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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 02
$28
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 02
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
4 h 55 m
Buses on Sep 02
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 35m by bus vs 1h 41m by car) and save roughly $15 compared to fuel and tolls ($8 vs $23). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 06:07AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 09:49AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 11:32AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 04:27PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 05:42PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 05:49PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 06:11PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 06:21PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 08:11PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 08:56PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 09:58PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TAG Grenoble | Departure Time 10:58PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 8:30 PM Saint-Martin-d'Hères | 1h40 | 10:10 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
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Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
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Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Martin-d'Hères 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.

Most Saint-Martin-d'Hères to Lyon buses use the Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Use this guide to compare Saint-Martin-d'Hères and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités) is 2 km from Saint-Martin-d'Hères city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités). ATMs are available at Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités).
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités).
Available at Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rue des Résidences (Condillac-Universités): Bus stop is accessible to those with mobility needs.
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 is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries available.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon.
Available at Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
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