- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Voiron to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Voiron to Lyon will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Voiron for Lyon on Sun, May 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
FlixBus
50224
FlixBus
50224Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Voiron to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Voiron to Lyon:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Voiron to Lyon costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 1m by bus vs 1h 8m by car) and save roughly $23 (€18) compared to fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $30 (€24)). 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:53PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Voiron to Lyon buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33554 | 9:53 PM Voiron station | 2h07 | 12:00 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Voiron, Voiron (Champfeuillet) | 1h00 | 11:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
50224 | 1:55 PM Voiron, Voiron (Champfeuillet) | 1h20 | 3:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Voiron to Lyon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and grand architecture.
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