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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny 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-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny for Lyon on Sat, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.45 (€-10.22). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:32 PM Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny | 3h50 | 5:22 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 6:38 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
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Moderate for France: bakeries and bouchons are fair value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
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Most Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny to Lyon trains use the St Pierre en Faucign to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St Pierre en Faucign is 1 km from Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
St Pierre en Faucign has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Pierre en Faucign.
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.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière.
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