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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fribourg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fribourg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €557.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €557 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Fribourg to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Lyon:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average €66.
A bus is €534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average €557.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €90. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Fribourg to Lyon
How to get from Fribourg to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fribourg to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 4h55 Fribourg 7:40 PM Lyon €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 4h55 Fribourg 7:40 PM Lyon €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 4h55 Fribourg 7:40 PM Lyon €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 AM 6h30 Fribourg 1:45 PM Lyon €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Lyon:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average €66.
A bus is €534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average €557.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fribourg and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Fribourg and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Fribourg, Poya and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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