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Musée des Confluences
Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Showing times and prices for Jun 19
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Fast buses
Of the 2 buses that leave Saint-Chamond for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
5:25 PM2h05Saint-Chamond7:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$111One-way0 transfers- 11:45 AM1h30Saint-Chamond1:15 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 AM1h30Saint-Chamond1:15 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 5:25 PM2h05Saint-Chamond7:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $61 (€50).
The fastest way to travel from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is by bus with an average journey time of 30m.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saint-Chamond and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (30m by bus vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Stas | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Stas | Departure Time 01:09PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. 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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| 11:45 AM Saint-Chamond | 1h30 | 1:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:25 PM Saint-Chamond | 2h05 | 7:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Buses from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:45, the last at 17:25. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 30m.
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
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 11:45 AM |
Last bus 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Stas from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery AirportYou can travel by bus between Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with BlaBlaCar, Stas for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
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
Stas
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 6m
Stas frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Things to do in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Discover the best of Lyon Saint Exupery Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trip today.
- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Lyon's premier fine arts museum, housed in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
- Recommended
Institut Lumière
Museum dedicated to the Lumière brothers and the birth of cinema, located in the family villa in the Monplaisir district.
- Must visit
Vieux Lyon
Lyon's historic old town, famous for Renaissance streets, traboules, courtyards, and lively atmospheric lanes.
- Must visit
Place Bellecour
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major central meeting point, with views toward Fourvière.
- Must visit
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Lyon's flagship urban park with a lake, botanical spaces, long walking paths, and broad appeal for both visitors and locals.
Quenelles De Brochet
Light pike dumplings, usually baked in a creamy Nantua sauce. A classic Lyonnaise specialty strongly associated with the city’s traditional cuisine.
Salade Lyonnaise
A traditional salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the best-known everyday dishes from Lyon.
Saucisson Brioché
Lyon’s famous sausage baked inside rich brioche dough. It is a beloved specialty found in bouchons and charcuterie shops.
Les Halles De Lyon Paul Bocuse
Famous covered food market with many respected counters for charcuterie, cheese, pastries, seafood, and regional specialties.
Daniel Et Denise
Well-known traditional Lyon restaurant associated with refined bouchon cooking, especially quenelles, offal dishes, and regional classics.
Café Des Fédérations
Classic bouchon lyonnais known for traditional local specialties, hearty portions, and a convivial old-Lyon atmosphere.
Euro
Airport prices are higher than central Lyon. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals cost more than in the city.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-15 for sandwiches or fast food.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-30 per person.
- Fine dining
- EUR 45+ per person.
- Coffee
- EUR 3-5 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for cafés is polite; 5-10% only for very good restaurant service.
TCL
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 2.10 EUR
- Day pass
- 6.70 EUR
To the city center
Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) -> Lyon Part-Dieu
- Distance
- 29 km
- Travel time
- 30 min
- You can buy TCL tickets on the TCL app, at ticket machines, or by contactless bank card on many services. Validate your ticket at the start of each journey.
- From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Rhônexpress is usually the fastest public transport to the city center. It arrives at Lyon Part-Dieu, the main central rail station.
FAQs: Bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport can start from as little as $11 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is $14 (€12) ; 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 Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 1h 30m to travel the 31 miles (51 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 Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport leaves at 11:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport leaves at 5:25 PM.
Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Stas for the best way to get you to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Saint-Chamond and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from Saint-Chamond is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saint-Chamond and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
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 Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, luggage for the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Since both Saint-Chamond and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 bus as it is the most popular way to get from Saint-Chamond to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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.
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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