How to travel from Versailles to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Versailles and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Versailles to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $84.

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

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Versailles to Lyon costing on average $87.

A bus is $101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Versailles to Lyon costing on average $185.

The fastest way to travel from Versailles to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

Bus takes on average 10h 46m.

The distance from Versailles to Lyon is approximately 246 miles (396 km).

The average frequency per day from Versailles to Lyon is:

• Around 21 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Versailles to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Versailles to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Versailles to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Versailles to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.