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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
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Priest 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-Priest to Lyon will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Saint-Priest for Lyon on Tue, May 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 10 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-Priest to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (10m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $2 (€2) 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, 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-Priest to Lyon trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:47 PM Saint-Priest | 0h09 | 2:56 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:49 PM Saint-Priest | 0h10 | 3:59 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Priest to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 9m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
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A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Archaeological museum on Fourvière Hill with Roman mosaics, inscriptions, and access to the adjacent ancient theatres.
One of Europe’s largest open squares, a central meeting point and starting place for exploring Lyon.
Lyon’s flagship urban park with a lake, botanical gardens, rose garden, and broad walking paths.
The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and grand architecture.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic of Lyonnais cooking.
A warm salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, widely associated with Lyon's bouchon tradition.
A robust sausage made from pork tripe, famous in Lyon for its strong flavor and served in many traditional bouchons.
Historic fine-dining institution in Lyon, renowned for haute cuisine rooted in the legacy of Eugénie Brazier.
Popular modern bouchon offering refined Lyonnais classics in a warm, intimate setting.
Classic bouchon known for traditional Lyonnais dishes, hearty set menus, and a lively, old-school atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and bouchons are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not required. Round up for taxis; small change for cafés is optional.
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