How to get to Lyon from Saint-Nazaire

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Compare train, coach and flight for Saint-Nazaire to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £111, while a flight costs an average of £357.

Distance: 565 km

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£111

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Cheapest

£357

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£169

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

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4h 15m

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2h 15m

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6h 57m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is a train with an average price of £115.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon:

A train is £227 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon costing on average £341.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 40m faster (5h 17m by train vs 6h 57m by car) and roughly £54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£115 vs £169). 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 Saint-Nazaire to Lyon

How to get to Lyon from Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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    16:0014h45
    Saint-Nazaire
    6:45Lyon
    £811One-way
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16:0014h45
    Saint-Nazaire
    6:45Lyon
    £811One-way
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Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16:0014h45
    Saint-Nazaire
    6:45Lyon
    £811One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Saint-Nazaire to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Saint-Nazaire to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is a train with an average price of £111.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon:

A train is £247 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon costing on average £357.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 47m.

The Saint-Nazaire to Lyon distance is approximately 565 km.
The average frequency per day from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Saint-Nazaire station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Lufthansa, Twin Jet, Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon:
  • 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Twin Jet.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Nazaire 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.
To get from Saint-Nazaire to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned market for gourmet food, or take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône. Discover the traboules in Vieux Lyon, attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, and visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon's Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or's zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, and Place Bellecour for shopping and dining.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, vibrant culinary scene, and cultural attractions.

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