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Compare train and bus for Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€19) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon
How to get from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
510947:30 AM1h45Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
510947:30 AM1h45Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
42029:48 PM1h02Chalon-sur-Saône station10:50 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
177799:28 PM1h16Chalon-sur-Saône station10:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$141One-way0 transfers
177777:28 PM1h16Chalon-sur-Saône station8:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$141One-way0 transfers
178378:25 PM1h19Chalon-sur-Saône station9:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 PM1h35Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM1h35Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière5:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM1h35Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière11:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chalon-sur-Saône station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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