- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Briançon to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Briançon to Lyon will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 4 buses that leave Briançon for Lyon on Tue, Jun 30, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest buses will take 13 h 26 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Briançon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $261 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Briançon to Lyon:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Briançon to Lyon costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Briançon to Lyon costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
You'll arrive about -1h -42m sooner (4h 6m by bus vs 3h 24m by car) and save roughly $-10.66 (€-8.76) compared to fuel and tolls ($70 (€58) vs $60 (€49)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:56AM | Duration 12h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:56AM | Duration 13h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Briançon to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:10 PM Briançon | 3h00 | 7:10 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Briançon | 3h00 | 8:10 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Briançon | 13h26 | 8:56 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Briançon to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
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UNESCO-listed old town with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and one of the city’s most atmospheric walking areas.
Historic silk-workers’ district with village-like streets, stairways, markets, and a creative local atmosphere.
One of Europe’s largest open squares and a central meeting point, ideal for orientation and classic city views.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike fish and flour, often baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce. A classic Lyonnais specialty served in bouchons and family restaurants.
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