- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 3 trains that leave St-Étienne Carnot for Lyon Part Dieu on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (49m by train vs 59m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $13 (€11) 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:36 AM St-Étienne Carnot | 1h00 | 5:36 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:27 AM St-Étienne Carnot | 1h09 | 7:36 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 4:27 AM St-Étienne Carnot | 1h09 | 5:36 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St-Étienne Carnot to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Part Dieu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Part Dieu trip today.
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Essential museum for understanding Roman Lyon, paired with remarkable ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Popular museum showcasing film props, special effects, and detailed miniature scenes in Vieux Lyon.
UNESCO-listed old quarter with Renaissance streets, traboules, lively lanes, and some of the city's most atmospheric walks.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major orientation point in central Lyon.
Central district between the Rhône and Saône, ideal for walking between grand squares, shopping streets, and monuments.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic Lyonnais specialty.
A warm salad of frisée lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's bouchon cuisine.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a traditional hearty dish found in many classic Lyon eateries.
Well-known bouchon by chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for traditional Lyonnais specialties in a refined yet convivial atmosphere.
Historic grand brasserie serving Lyonnais and Alsatian classics in a vast Art Deco dining room; a famous institution in Lyon.
Classic Lyon bouchon with a strong local reputation for generous traditional dishes, fixed menus, and a warm old-style dining room.
Moderate for France. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining near the station can be pricier.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up in cafes and taxis.
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