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Musée des Confluences
A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bourgoin-Jallieu for Lyon on Mon, May 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 38 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Bourgoin-Jallieu, La Grive - A43 | 0h35 | 7:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Bourgoin-Jallieu | 0h20 | 1:20 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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