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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon
Showing times and prices for Jun 21
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
116 km
Cheap tickets
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 $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Lons-le-Saunier for Lyon on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.
6:40 PM1h10Lons-le-Saunier7:50 PMLyon$111One-way0 transfers- 5:40 PM1h50Lons-le-Saunier7:30 PMLyon$141One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 PM2h10Lons-le-Saunier6:40 PMLyon$161One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 PM1h10Lons-le-Saunier4:30 PMLyon$161One-way0 transfers
- 10:10 AM1h20Lons-le-Saunier11:30 AMLyon$161One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM1h10Lons-le-Saunier7:50 PMLyon$111One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 PM1h10Lons-le-Saunier4:30 PMLyon$161One-way0 transfers
- 10:10 AM1h20Lons-le-Saunier11:30 AMLyon$161One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM1h50Lons-le-Saunier7:30 PMLyon$141One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 PM2h10Lons-le-Saunier6:40 PMLyon$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon
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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon:
A train is $0.49 (€0.40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon costing on average $27 (€23).
The fastest way to travel from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lons-le-Saunier and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Live departures
Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:10 AM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h20 | 11:30 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:20 PM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h10 | 4:30 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 PM Lons-le-Saunier | 2h10 | 6:40 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:40 PM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h50 | 7:30 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:40 PM Lons-le-Saunier | 1h10 | 7:50 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon
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Buses from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€23) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:59, the last at 21:01. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $14 (€11)
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€23) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 47m |
First bus 9:59 AM |
Last bus 9:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $14 (€11)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Lons-le-Saunier to LyonYou can travel by bus between Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon with BlaBlaCar for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Complete guide to Lyon
Things to do in Lyon
Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
- Must visit
Lugdunum - Musée et Théâtres romains
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
- Must visit
Vieux Lyon
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
- Must visit
Place Bellecour
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
- Must visit
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Quenelles De Brochet
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
Salade Lyonnaise
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Saucisson Brioché
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
La Mère Brazier
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
Le Bouchon Des Filles
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
Café Des Fédérations
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Euro
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-15 for kebab, crêpe, or bakery lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person for a casual restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- EUR 70+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 2.50-4 for an espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
TCL: Itinéraires, Tickets
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- 2.00 EUR
- Day pass
- 6.70 EUR
To the city center
Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon -> Lyon Part-Dieu Station, Lyon
- Distance
- 4 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- You can buy tickets and plan trips in the official TCL app. Contactless bank card payment is available on the metro, tram, funicular, and most buses.
- Validate your ticket at the start of every journey and each time you change mode if required. Inspectors are common, and fares can be checked electronically.
FAQs: Bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon can start from as little as $27 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon is $27 (€23) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon is 2h 47m to travel the 72 miles (116 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon leaves at 9:59 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon leaves at 9:01 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon, you can count on BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Lyon. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Lons-le-Saunier and Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Lyon from Lons-le-Saunier is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 47m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lons-le-Saunier and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Lyon are:
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
The best things to do in Lyon include:
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
No, luggage for the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon.
Since both Lons-le-Saunier and Lyon are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lons-le-Saunier to Lyon among Omio's users.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Lyon, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, popular tourist spots, and markets. Common scams include distraction techniques and fake charity collectors. It's advisable to keep valuables secure and be wary of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited help. Avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging. Staying alert in busy zones ensures a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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