How to get from Descartes to Villefontaine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Descartes to Villefontaine in Villefontaine, take the BRT1 bus from La Doua station to Gare Part-Dieu V. 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 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus stationBus - BRT1
BRT1
Train - K6K6
Walk to Villefontaine
Leaves from La Doua

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Doua
    550 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - BRT1BRT1
    Wait for bus
    BRT1
    Gare Part-Dieu V.Merle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare Part-Dieu V. Merle
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lyon-Part-Dieu
    210 m • 3 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

By metro and train

To get from Descartes to Villefontaine in Villefontaine, take the A metro from République Villeurbanne station to Perrache station. Next, take the C26 train from Gare De Lyon-Perrache station to La Verpillière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to metro stationMetro - A
Metro - A
Train - C26C26
Walk to Villefontaine
Leaves from République Villeurbanne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    République Villeurbanne
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Metro - A
    Wait for metro
    A
    Perrache
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Perrache
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Lyon-Perrache
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - C26C26
    Wait for train
    C26
    887313
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Verpillière
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Villefontaine
    Walk to
    Villefontaine
    1.85 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Descartes to Villefontaine

The distance between Descartes, Villefontaine and Villefontaine, Villefontaine is approximately 36.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Descartes 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 Descartes

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

Metro stations close to Descartes:

  • République Villeurbanne
  • Charpennes Charles Hernu
  • Gratte-Ciel

Bus stations close to Descartes:

  • Descartes
  • Colin
  • Galline

Public transit stations close to Villefontaine, Villefontaine

Villefontaine is located at Villefontaine, Villefontaine and the nearest public transit station is GS 4 L'Etang.

Train stations close to Villefontaine:

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

Bus stations close to Villefontaine:

  • GS 4 L'Etang
  • Vf Hotel De Ville
  • Ginet Village

Related Routes

By metro and train

To get from Descartes to Villefontaine in Villefontaine, take the A metro from République Villeurbanne station to Perrache station. Next, take the C26 train from Gare De Lyon-Perrache station to La Verpillière station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to metro stationMetro - A
Metro - A
Train - C26C26
Walk to Villefontaine
Leaves from République Villeurbanne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    République Villeurbanne
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Metro - A
    Wait for metro
    A
    Perrache
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Perrache
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Lyon-Perrache
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - C26C26
    Wait for train
    C26
    887313
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Verpillière
    27 min
  • 7
    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 Descartes to Villefontaine?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line BRT1, Bus line K6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Descartes to Villefontaine?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line C26.

  • Is there a direct bus between Descartes and Villefontaine?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Descartes to Villefontaine?

    The BRT1 bus line goes from La Doua station near Descartes in Lyon to Gare Part-Dieu V.Merle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gare Part-Dieu V.Merle station near Villefontaine in Villefontaine.

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

    The total travel time between Descartes in Lyon and Villefontaine in Villefontaine by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the BRT1 bus from the La Doua stop near Descartes in Lyon.

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

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

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