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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
$46
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bagnols-sur-Ceze for Lyon on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 2h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€52) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886171+ 9866+ 879694 | On time 11:15 AM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h38 | 1:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
886184 | On time 12:45 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 1h55 | 2:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886560+ 886126 | On time 1:44 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h29 | 4:13 PM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 1 transfer | |
17702 | 2:39 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h01 | 4:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886568+ 96616+ 9896 | 3:44 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h07 | 5:51 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
886188 | 4:39 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h01 | 6:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886190 | 5:46 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 1h54 | 7:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886504 · 886136 | 6:06 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h08 | 8:14 PM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 1 transfer | |
17704 | 6:39 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h01 | 8:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886192 | 7:51 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h01 | 9:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886576+ 886140 | 8:30 PM Bollène - La Croisière | 2h10 | 10:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 7:45 AM Bagnols-sur-Ceze | 1h55 | 9:40 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bagnols-sur-Ceze to Lyon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:11, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 7:11 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
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A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
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Archaeological museum on Fourvière Hill with Roman mosaics, inscriptions, and access to the adjacent ancient theatres.
One of Europe’s largest open squares, a central meeting point and starting place for exploring Lyon.
Lyon’s flagship urban park with a lake, botanical gardens, rose garden, and broad walking paths.
The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and grand architecture.
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A warm salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, widely associated with Lyon's bouchon tradition.
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