Distance, Service Areas, Tolls: What You Need to Know About the A89 Motorway 

The A89 Motorway: Key Information for a Smooth Journey

Constructed between 1991 and 2018, the A89 motorway connects Bordeaux and Lyon. Stretching 544 km, it is one of France’s longest and busiest motorways. Also known as the Transeuropéenne, the A89 is a major route linking central France to the western coast.

Travelling by road from Bordeaux to Lyon is now faster and more convenient thanks to the A89 motorway. For up-to-date journey information, make use of the Bip&Go app. You’ll also benefit from a range of electronic toll services to make your trip simpler and more cost-effective. Simply subscribe to a Bip&Go electronic toll plan to locate electric charging stations, find the least expensive fuel stations, or identify motorway service areas along the A89.

What Towns and Cities Does the A89 Motorway Pass Through?

Comprising several sections, the A89 motorway passes through or near the following towns: Libourne (near Bordeaux), Périgueux, Thenon, Terrasson-Lavilledieu, Brive, Saint-Germain-Les-Vergnes, Tulle, Ussel, Saint-Julien-Puy-Lavèze, Combronde, Clermont-Ferrand, Thiers, Balbigny, La-Tour-de-Salvagny, Limonest (near Lyon). Along the route, you’ll find numerous motorway service areas, including fuel stations and toll areas.

List of Motorway Service and Rest Areas on the A89

Below is the list of motorway service and rest areas along the A89 from Bordeaux to Lyon:

• Vignes (36 km);

• Les Palombières (service area, 54.5 km);

• Saint-Laurent du Manoir (service area, 125 km);

• Pays de Brive (service area, 181 km);

• La Corrèze (service area, 233 km);

• Chavanon (service area, 288 km);

• Heume l’Église (312 km);

• Manzat (service area, 350 km);

• Branchillon (412 km);

• Limagne (service area, 421 km);

• Les Pins (435.5 km);

• Haut Forez (service area, 457 km);

• Bruyères (482 km);

• La Loire (service area, 494.5 km);

• Les Pierres Dorées (528 km).

List of Toll Areas on the A89 Motorway

Here are the toll areas on the A89:

• Arveyres toll area;

• Mussidan toll area;

• La Bachellerie toll area;

• Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes toll area;

• Gerzat toll area;

• Martres d'Artière toll area;

• Saint-Romain-de-Popey toll area.

Where Can You Find an Electric Charging Station on the A89?

Several service areas along the A89 motorway are equipped with one or more electric charging stations to keep you moving. These include:

• Les Palombières service area (54.5 km)

• Haut Forez service area (457 km)

What’s the Traffic Like on the A89 Motorway?

The A89 is busiest as you leave Bordeaux, at the entry and exit points of Clermont-Ferrand, and near Lyon. Approaching Clermont-Ferrand from Bordeaux, traffic can exceed 25,000 vehicles per day.

The Bip&Go Electronic Toll Badge: Save Time on Your Journey

The Bip&Go electronic toll subscription provides you with a toll badge to access a range of services. Simply attach it to your vehicle’s windscreen to:

• Skip the queues with dedicated express lanes;

• Pass through tolls without stopping;

• Pay your tolls automatically as you drive.

You’ll also have access to the Bip&Go app to locate nearby motorway and service areas or find an electric charging station. The app also provides real-time traffic updates and even offers a convenient way to pay for your parking. 

Discover all the benefits of the Bip&Go electronic toll badge!