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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 413 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£94 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price | £123 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Saumur to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saumur to Lyon:
A coach is £12 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saumur to Lyon costing on average £59.
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saumur to Lyon costing on average £94.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Coach takes on average 9h 31m.
The journey is about 41m faster (4h 29m by train vs 5h 10m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£94 vs £123). 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.
How to get to Lyon from Saumur by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saumur to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Lyon are Grenoble, Paris, Avignon, Saint-Étienne and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lyon on Omio.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saumur to Lyon:
A coach is £12 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saumur to Lyon costing on average £59.
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saumur to Lyon costing on average £94.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Coach takes on average 9h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saumur and Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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