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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 03
$70
Average ticket price on Sep 03
$70
Fastest journey on Sep 03
5 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 03
5 h 6 m
Buses on Sep 03
1
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montluçon to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montluçon to Lyon will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Montluçon to Lyon without transferring at least once.
412308+
875712
412308+
875712Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montluçon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $80, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:26PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 08:26PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Montluçon to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
412308+ 875712 | 12:20 PM Montlucon | 5h06 | 5:26 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Take a bus from Montluçon to Lyon and enjoy the approximately 114 miles (185 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:38, the last at 20:34.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
First bus 4:38 AM |
Last bus 8:34 PM |
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