- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to Lyon:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to Lyon costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 15m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (15m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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, TER, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to Lyon trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:53 AM Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or | 0h16 | 7:09 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:17 PM Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or | 0h10 | 4:27 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
A major science and society museum at the tip of the Presqu’île, known for its striking contemporary architecture and ambitious exhibitions.
Popular museum in Vieux Lyon showcasing detailed miniature scenes and original film props, costumes, and special-effects pieces.
UNESCO-listed old town with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and one of the city’s most atmospheric walking areas.
Historic silk-workers’ district with village-like streets, stairways, markets, and a creative local atmosphere.
One of Europe’s largest open squares and a central meeting point, ideal for orientation and classic city views.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike fish and flour, often baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce. A classic Lyonnais specialty served in bouchons and family restaurants.
A warm salad of frisée lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of Lyon’s best-known bistro dishes and a staple of traditional bouchon cooking.
Lyonnais sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf. This hearty dish reflects the city’s strong charcuterie tradition and is commonly found in classic bouchons.
A legendary fine dining institution in Lyon, known for haute cuisine rooted in the city’s culinary heritage and a polished, historic atmosphere.
A respected traditional restaurant associated with chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for refined bouchon cuisine in a warm, old-style setting.
A classic Lyon bouchon known for traditional Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a historic dining room atmosphere.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: meals and transport are manageable, but central hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Service is usually included. Small change or rounding up is appreciated in cafes and taxis; about 5-10% for excellent restaurant service.
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