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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Vichy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Vichy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Vichy:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Vichy costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Vichy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Vichy
How to get from Lyon to Vichy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Vichy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:10 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:15 AMVichy$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:10 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:15 AMVichy$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8757404:38 PM1h47Gare de Lyon-Vaise6:25 PMVichy station$451One-way0 transfers
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8741279:34 AM2h03Lyon Part Dieu11:37 AMVichy station$361One-way1 transfer
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8733613:28 PM1h58Lyon Part Dieu5:26 PMVichy station$411One-way1 transfer
8757467:38 PM1h47Gare de Lyon-Vaise9:25 PMVichy station$451One-way0 transfers
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87571411:54 AM4h28Lyon Part Dieu4:22 PMVichy station$591One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Vichy:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Vichy costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Vichy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Vichy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Vichy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Thiers, Zone Industrielle du Felet.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Vichy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Vichy by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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