How to travel from Briançon to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Briançon and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Briançon to Lyon is a bus with an average price of RM58.

This is compared to other travel options from Briançon to Lyon:

A bus is RM12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Briançon to Lyon costing on average RM69.

A bus is RM156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Briançon to Lyon costing on average RM214.

The fastest way to travel from Briançon to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

Flight takes on average 5h 11m.

The distance from Briançon to Lyon is approximately 105 miles (170 km).

The average frequency per day from Briançon to Lyon is:

• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Briançon to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Briançon and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Oulx, Piazza Europa and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

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

• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Briançon to Lyon:

• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Briançon 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.