How to travel from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon

There are 2 options to travel between Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon is a bus with an average price of kr139.

This is compared to other travel options from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon:

A bus is kr10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon costing on average kr149.

The fastest way to travel from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 11m.

The distance from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon is approximately 36 miles (59 km).

The average frequency per day from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon:

• Trains mostly depart from Bourg-en-Bresse station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, REGION - cars Région Ain to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 10 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
• 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, REGION - cars Région Ain.

Omio customers who travel from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.