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Compare bus and train for Dijon to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dijon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Dijon to Lyon:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Lyon costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 53m by train vs 2h 7m by car) and roughly $18 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€35) vs $59 (€50)). 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 Dijon to Lyon
How to get from Dijon to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dijon to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal2:45 AM2h15Dijon, Gare Routière5:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal2:45 AM2h15Dijon, Gare Routière5:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
420010:27 AM1h37Dijon station12:04 PMLyon Part Dieu$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
177678:49 AM1h55Dijon station10:44 AMLyon Part Dieu$381One-way0 transfers
1776910:49 AM1h55Dijon station12:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$381One-way0 transfers
178333:43 PM2h01Dijon station5:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$381One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 AM2h15Dijon, Gare Routière5:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM2h35Dijon, Gare Routière10:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM3h00Dijon, Gare Routière11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dijon to Lyon:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Lyon costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dijon and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dijon station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Dijon, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Lyon by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
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