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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
10
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 10 trains that leave Saint-Priest for Lyon on Wed, Jul 15, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 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.
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887318Omio 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 |
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$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, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:47 PM Saint-Priest | 0h09 | 1:56 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:49 PM Saint-Priest | 0h10 | 3:59 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
887304 | 6:18 AM Saint-Priest station | 0h09 | 6:27 AM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 0 transfersDirect | |
887300 | 6:48 AM Saint-Priest station | 0h10 | 6:58 AM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 0 transfersDirect | |
887316 | 7:18 AM Saint-Priest station | 0h09 | 7:27 AM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 0 transfersDirect | |
887308 | 7:47 AM Saint-Priest station | 0h11 | 7:58 AM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 0 transfersDirect | |
887310 | 8:46 AM Saint-Priest station | 0h10 | 8:56 AM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 0 transfersDirect | |
887318 | 10:48 AM Saint-Priest station | 0h10 | 10:58 AM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 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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Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Saint-Priest to Lyon trains use the Saint-Priest to Lyon-Jean-Macé station pair. Use this guide to compare Saint-Priest and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Saint-Priest is 1 km from Saint-Priest city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Priest has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Saint-Priest.
ATMs are available at Saint-Priest.
Available at Saint-Priest: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Priest: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Priest.
Lyon-Jean-Macé has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Jean Moulin, Brasserie de l'Est
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Lyon Centre, Hotel des Facultés, Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre.
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