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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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valras-Plage to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valras-Plage to Lyon:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valras-Plage to Lyon costing on average $76 (€63).
A bus is $183 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valras-Plage to Lyon costing on average $210 (€173).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Flight takes on average 7h 34m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 41m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $76 (€63) compared to roughly $74 (€61) 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.
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 Valras-Plage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6875 | Delayed 5:05 PM 7:00 PMNarbonne station | 2h54 | 9:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
12338 · 12364 | Delayed 5:19 PM 7:09 PMAgde station | 2h45 | 9:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
6875 | Delayed 5:21 PM 7:16 PMBéziers station | 2h38 | 9:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Valras-Plage to Lyon run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 4:44 AM |
Last train 9:11 PM |
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Most Valras-Plage to Lyon trains use the Agde to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Valras-Plage and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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