How to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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Driving

$22

Average price

$12

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Cheapest

$41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon

How to get from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM1h40
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM1h35
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    5:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9580
    6:57 PM1h01
    Chalon-sur-Saône station
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER17767
    9:28 AM1h16
    Chalon-sur-Saône station
    10:44 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER117769
    11:24 AM1h20
    Chalon-sur-Saône station
    12:44 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER21901
    12:24 PM1h16
    Chalon-sur-Saône station
    1:40 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094
    7:30 AM1h45
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare
    9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 AM1h55
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    8:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM1h35
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    11:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon:
  • 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, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Chalon-sur-Saône 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.
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