- Must visit
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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from L'Isle-d'Abeau to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price |
1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from L'Isle-d'Abeau to Lyon:
A bus is $1 (€0.94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from L'Isle-d'Abeau to Lyon costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 05:56AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 05:57AM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:11AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:32AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 08:16AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:59AM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 07:34AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:29AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 07:59AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 08:36AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 10:34AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 05:13PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 05:54PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 06:57PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ruban Porte de l'Isère | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:36AM | Duration 10h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Isère - Transisère | Departure Time 08:11PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
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Buses from L'Isle-d'Abeau to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:50, the last at 09:50. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 36m |
First bus 9:50 AM |
Last bus 9:50 AM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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