How to travel from Lyon to Angers

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Angers

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Angers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $431.

Distance: 282 miles (454 km)

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Driving

$142

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$63

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$431

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$187

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4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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9h 43m

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9h 13m

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4h 22m

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2h 22m

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5h 41m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Angers

Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Angers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Angers is a bus with an average price of $63 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Angers:

A bus is $79 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Angers costing on average $142 (€119).

A bus is $368 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Angers costing on average $431 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Angers is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Angers take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Angers including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Angers among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 34m faster (4h 7m by train vs 5h 41m by car) and roughly $45 (€38) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($142 (€119) vs $187 (€156)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lyon to Angers

How to get from Lyon to Angers by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Angers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus72403
    9:00 PM7h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:45 AMAngers, Gare Routiere
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus72403
    9:00 PM7h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:45 AMAngers, Gare Routiere
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5351
    6:30 AM4h09
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:39 AMAngers Saint-Laud
    $1161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6642 · 8973
    6:38 AM4h36
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:14 AMAngers Saint-Laud
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6692 · 8805
    7:34 AM4h40
    Lyon Part Dieu
    12:14 PMAngers Saint-Laud
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6630 · 8827
    7:04 PM4h10
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:14 PMAngers Saint-Laud
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM9h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:10 PMAngers, Gare Routiere
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus58074 · 88085
    12:00 PM10h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:00 PMAngers, Gare Routiere
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 AM11h35
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:05 PMAngers, Gare Routiere
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Angers

Travel to Angers easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Angers.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Angers including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Angers is a bus with an average price of $63 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Angers:

A bus is $79 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Angers costing on average $142 (€119).

A bus is $368 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Angers costing on average $431 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Angers is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Angers take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 43m.

The distance from Lyon to Angers is approximately 282 miles (454 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Angers is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Angers as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Angers:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Angers Saint-Laud.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Angers, Gare Routiere.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Angers, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Twin Jet, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Angers by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Angers by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Angers by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Angers with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Twin Jet, Air France.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Angers often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Nantes Atlantique Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Angers and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Angers to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Angers, including its historical sites like the Château d'Angers and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, two to three days should be sufficient for a comprehensive visit.
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