- Must visit
Cité de l'Automobile
The automobile collection at Mulhouse is one of France’s major transport museums, ideal for an ambitious day trip from Ronchamp.
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Ronchamp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Ronchamp will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Ronchamp without transferring at least 2 times.
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839592Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Ronchamp 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 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €104.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €254 Average price | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ronchamp:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ronchamp costing on average €63.
A bus is €230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Ronchamp costing on average €254.
Other travel options to Ronchamp take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 9h 21m.
The journey is about 9m faster (3h 32m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly €14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€63 vs €77). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Ronchamp trains for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:38 AM Lyon | 5h18 | 2:56 PM Ronchamp | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Ronchamp run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 19:04. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 7:03 AM |
Last train 7:04 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Ronchamp — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ronchamp trip today.
The automobile collection at Mulhouse is one of France’s major transport museums, ideal for an ambitious day trip from Ronchamp.
This world-class rail museum in Mulhouse presents historic locomotives and immersive exhibits, popular with families and transport enthusiasts.
The main museum on Ronchamp’s mining heritage presents tools, models, and stories that explain the town’s coal industry and workers’ lives.
The wooded hill around the chapel offers architecture, silence, and broad views, making it Ronchamp’s essential walking and contemplation area.
This former mining district preserves traces of workers’ life and industrial heritage, rewarding visitors interested in Ronchamp beyond the chapel.
This local walking zone around former mine sites helps visitors connect landscape, memory, and industry through an accessible outdoor route.
Smoked sausage from nearby Morteau in the Jura and Franche-Comté tradition, gently smoked over conifer wood and often served with potatoes or lentils.
Air-dried cured sausage from the region, prized for its firm texture and deep mountain flavor. A classic charcuterie found across Franche-Comté.
A rich chicken stew cooked with Vin Jaune and morels. It is one of the signature celebratory dishes of the wider Franche-Comté and Jura area.
Traditional local restaurant in Ronchamp known for hearty regional cooking and a relaxed setting popular with visitors to the chapel area.
Casual crêperie and pizzeria in Ronchamp offering simple crowd-pleasing meals in an easygoing atmosphere near the town center.
Established dining option near Ronchamp with refined French dishes and a calmer atmosphere, suitable for a more special meal.
Moderate for rural France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in big cities, while limited transit and tourist-area options can raise costs.
Service is included in France. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated; small change for cafés and taxis is enough.
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Gare de Ronchamp -> Mairie de Ronchamp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Ronchamp 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 Ronchamp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Ronchamp trains use the Lyon Part Dieu to Ronchamp station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Ronchamp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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