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How to get from Les Esses to Villefontaine by bus and train?

From Les Esses to Villefontaine by bus and train

To get from Les Esses to Villefontaine in Villefontaine, take the C13 bus from Les Esses station to Gare Part-Dieu Vivier Merle station. Next, take the K6 train from Lyon-Part-Dieu station to La Verpillière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Bus - C13
Train - K6K6
Walk to Villefontaine
Leaves from Les Esses

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Les Esses
  • 2
    Bus - C13
    Wait for bus
    C13
    Grange Blanche
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare Part-Dieu Vivier Merle
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lyon-Part-Dieu
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - K6K6
    Wait for train
    K6
    17611
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Verpillière
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Villefontaine
    Walk to
    Villefontaine
    1.85 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Les Esses to Villefontaine by bus and train via C13, C4 and C26

To get from Les Esses to Villefontaine in Villefontaine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C13 bus from Les Esses station to Saxe - Lafayette station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4 bus and finally take the C26 train from Gare De Lyon-Jean-Macé station to La Verpillière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - C13
Bus - C4
Train - C26C26
Walk to Villefontaine
Leaves from Les Esses

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Les Esses
  • 2
    Bus - C13
    Wait for bus
    C13
    Grange Blanche
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saxe - Lafayette
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saxe - Lafayette
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Jean Macé
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jean Macé
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Lyon-Jean-Macé
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - C26C26
    Wait for train
    C26
    887313
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Verpillière
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Villefontaine
    Walk to
    Villefontaine
    1.85 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Les Esses to Villefontaine

The distance between Les Esses, Villefontaine and Villefontaine, Villefontaine is approximately 37.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Les Esses to Villefontaine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Villefontaine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Les Esses

Les Esses is located at Les Esses, Villefontaine and the nearest public transit station is Les Esses.

Metro stations close to Les Esses:

  • Gorge De Loup
  • Valmy

Train stations close to Les Esses:

  • Lyon-Saint-Paul Quai De Bondy
  • Lyon Saint-Paul

Bus stations close to Les Esses:

  • Les Esses
  • La Poudrière
  • Clos Jouve

Public transit stations close to Villefontaine, Villefontaine

Villefontaine is located at Villefontaine, Villefontaine and the nearest public transit station is Vf Hotel De Ville.

Train stations close to Villefontaine:

  • Gare De St-Quentin-Fallavier
  • Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
  • La Verpillière

Bus stations close to Villefontaine:

  • Vf Hotel De Ville
  • GS 4 L'Etang
  • Rafo

Alternative route from Les Esses to Villefontaine by bus and train via C13, C4 and C26

To get from Les Esses to Villefontaine in Villefontaine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C13 bus from Les Esses station to Saxe - Lafayette station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4 bus and finally take the C26 train from Gare De Lyon-Jean-Macé station to La Verpillière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - C13
Bus - C4
Train - C26C26
Walk to Villefontaine
Leaves from Les Esses

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Les Esses
  • 2
    Bus - C13
    Wait for bus
    C13
    Grange Blanche
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saxe - Lafayette
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saxe - Lafayette
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Jean Macé
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jean Macé
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Lyon-Jean-Macé
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - C26C26
    Wait for train
    C26
    887313
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Verpillière
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Villefontaine
    Walk to
    Villefontaine
    1.85 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Les Esses to Villefontaine?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line C13, Bus line K6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Les Esses to Villefontaine?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line C13, Bus line C4, Bus line C26.

  • Is there a direct bus between Les Esses and Villefontaine?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Les Esses to Villefontaine?

    The C13 bus line goes from Grange Blanche station near Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement to Gare Part-Dieu Vivier Merle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gare Part-Dieu Vivier Merle station near Villefontaine in Villefontaine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Les Esses to Villefontaine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement and Villefontaine in Villefontaine by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Les Esses to get to Villefontaine?

    Get on the C13 bus from the Grange Blanche stop near Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Les Esses and Villefontaine?

    Get off the bus at the Gare Part-Dieu Vivier Merle station, which is closest to Villefontaine in Villefontaine.