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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
$3
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$3
Fastest journey on Sep 02
16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
16 m
Trains on Sep 02
2
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 2 trains from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 16 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 La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, while a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon:
A bus is $1 (€0.90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 23m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (19m by train vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $3 (€3) 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, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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.
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Trains from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Tour-de-Salvagny to Lyon trains use the La Tour-de-Salvagny to Gare Saint-Paul station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon Gorge de Loup. Use this guide to compare La Tour-de-Salvagny and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Tour-de-Salvagny is 1 km from La Tour-de-Salvagny city centre. Public transport options include:
La Tour-de-Salvagny has practical services for this route, including WC and Bike Parking.
Available at La Tour-de-Salvagny: WC.
Available at La Tour-de-Salvagny: Bike Parking.
La Tour-de-Salvagny, Rue de Lyon (Centre) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Tour-de-Salvagny, Rue de Lyon (Centre).
Casino-Lacroix-Laval is 2 km from La Tour-de-Salvagny city centre. Public transport options include:
Casino-Lacroix-Laval has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Casino-Lacroix-Laval.
ATMs are available at Casino-Lacroix-Laval.
Available at Casino-Lacroix-Laval: Taxis, WC.
Available at Casino-Lacroix-Laval: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Casino-Lacroix-Laval.
Lyon Gorge de Loup is 3 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Gorge de Loup has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lyon Gorge de Loup.
ATMs are available at Lyon Gorge de Loup.
Available at Lyon Gorge de Loup: Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Gorge de Loup: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Gorge de Loup.
Gare Saint-Paul is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Gare Saint-Paul has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare Saint-Paul.
Lyon, Saint-Paul (La Feuillée) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lyon, Saint-Paul (La Feuillée) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Saint-Paul (La Feuillée).
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