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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 34 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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 Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
The table below shows live departures for Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 AM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h50 | 10:10 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h50 | 11:00 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h05 | 10:35 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h10 | 4:50 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h20 | 7:40 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect |
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Take a bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon and enjoy the approximately 72 miles (116 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 09:59, the last at 21:01.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
First bus 9:59 AM |
Last bus 9:01 PM |
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