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Compare train, flight, and bus for Versailles to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Versailles to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 train costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $217 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Versailles to Lyon:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Versailles to Lyon costing on average $105 (€85).
A train is $128 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Versailles to Lyon costing on average $217 (€177).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Versailles to Lyon
How to get from Versailles to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Versailles to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM11h10Versailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM11h10Versailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF73628:25 AM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3751One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 64417:30 AM1h56Paris Gare de Lyon9:26 AMLyon Part Dieu$721One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 64417:30 AM2h13Paris Gare de Lyon9:43 AMGare de Lyon-Perrache$721One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66356:24 AM2h16Paris Gare de Lyon8:40 AMLyon Part Dieu$721One-way0 transfers
AF73708:15 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3181One-way0 transfers
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LH22468:55 PM11h50Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:45 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4001One-way1 transfer
AF73649:20 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Versailles to Lyon:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Versailles to Lyon costing on average $105 (€85).
A train is $128 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Versailles to Lyon costing on average $217 (€177).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Versailles and Lyon as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, Perrache Bus Station.
- 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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