- 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
$45
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pierrelatte to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pierrelatte to Lyon will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 12 trains that leave Pierrelatte for Lyon on Thu, May 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
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17704
886194
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17700Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pierrelatte to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m 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 Pierrelatte to Lyon:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pierrelatte to Lyon costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 53m by train vs 1h 56m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $56 (€45)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Pierrelatte to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17700 | 8:48 AM Pierrelatte station | 1h52 | 10:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886556+ 886120 | 10:49 AM Pierrelatte station | 2h51 | 1:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
886184 | 12:53 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h47 | 2:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
17702 | 2:48 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h52 | 4:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
9896+ 96616+ 886568 | 3:53 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h58 | 5:51 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
886188 | 4:47 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h53 | 6:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886190 | 5:54 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h46 | 7:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886194 | 6:10 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h44 | 7:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
17704 | 6:48 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h52 | 8:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886508+ 6875+ 59730 | 7:16 PM Pierrelatte station | 2h22 | 9:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
886192 | 7:59 PM Pierrelatte station | 1h53 | 9:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886580+ 886140 | 9:05 PM Pierrelatte station | 2h09 | 11:14 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Pierrelatte to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:14 PM |
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