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Compare train, bus, and flight for Saumur to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saumur to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saumur to Lyon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saumur to Lyon costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saumur to Lyon costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
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How to get from Saumur to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saumur to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 PM7h45Saumur5:30 AMLyon$401One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 PM7h45Saumur5:30 AMLyon$401One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 PM7h45Saumur5:30 AMLyon$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saumur to Lyon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saumur to Lyon costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saumur to Lyon costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saumur and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saumur and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Vivy, Péage Saumur Nord and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF.
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