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Musée Nicéphore Niépce
Flagship museum dedicated to photography pioneer Nicéphore Niépce, with major collections on image-making and photographic history.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 buses from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Chalon-sur-Saône take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51095 | 9:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1h35 | 10:45 PM Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1h40 | 11:40 PM Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1h35 | 6:55 AM Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1h35 | 9:20 AM Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1h40 | 7:05 PM Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1h40 | 8:35 PM Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Chalon-sur-Saône — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chalon-sur-Saône trip today.
Flagship museum dedicated to photography pioneer Nicéphore Niépce, with major collections on image-making and photographic history.
Fine arts and archaeology museum in a former abbey, showcasing regional paintings, sculpture, and artifacts from local history.
Photography festival exhibition locations spread across the city, important for contemporary visual culture during event periods.
Main square by the cathedral, lined with historic buildings and terraces, and one of the best places to feel the old city's atmosphere.
Historic island district across the bridge, appreciated for its older streets, waterside mood, and more local neighborhood feel.
Pedestrian shopping street crossing the center, useful for exploring daily life, architecture, and connections between major sights.
A classic Burgundian stew of beef slowly braised in red wine, often from nearby vineyards. It is a regional staple valued for deep flavor and rustic tradition.
Eggs poached in a rich red wine sauce with onions and bacon. This emblematic Burgundy dish is widely eaten in local bistros and traditional homes.
Snails baked with garlic-parsley butter. A famous Burgundian specialty that reflects the region’s classic cuisine and wine-country dining culture.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant from chef Frédéric Carrion, offering creative seasonal cuisine and polished service near Chalon-sur-Saône.
Refined restaurant in central Chalon-sur-Saône serving modern French cuisine with Burgundian products in an elegant but approachable setting.
Well-known traditional brasserie by the river, popular for Burgundian classics, seafood, and lively service in a historic setting.
Moderate for France. Hotels and restaurants are usually cheaper than Paris; local buses are low-cost, but wine-focused dining can raise daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Place de la Gare -> Place Saint-Vincent, Chalon-sur-Saône
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône 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 Chalon-sur-Saône, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Chalon-sur-Saône bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
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