- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
654 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Brieuc to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Brieuc to Lyon will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 5 trains that leave Saint-Brieuc for Lyon on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 654 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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 Saint-Brieuc to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 406 miles (654 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Saint-Brieuc to Lyon:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Brieuc to Lyon costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Brieuc to Lyon costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 38m.
The journey is about 2h 52m faster (5h 1m by train vs 7h 53m by car) and roughly $116 (€95) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($126 (€103) vs $242 (€198)). 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 Saint-Brieuc to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:17 AM Saint-Brieuc | 6h45 | 6:02 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:41 PM Saint-Brieuc | 5h54 | 6:35 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:29 PM Saint-Brieuc | 5h01 | 7:30 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:29 PM Saint-Brieuc | 5h01 | 8:30 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:33 PM Saint-Brieuc | 5h37 | 10:10 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Saint-Brieuc to Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 406 miles (654 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 406 miles (654 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 9:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
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