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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fribourg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $767.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$767 Average price | $77 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Lyon:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average $95.
A bus is $741 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average $767.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111. The journey takes 4h 4m 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.
FlixBus4:45 PM4h55Fribourg, Poya9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:45 PM4h55Fribourg, Poya9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1393 · AF73682:25 PM3h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus8:35 AM4h50Fribourg, Poya1:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$371One-way0 transfers
- AF1393 · AF73702:25 PM7h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2231One-way1 transfer
- AF1393 · AF73622:25 PM19h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
- AF1393 · AF73642:25 PM20h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fribourg to Lyon:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average $77.
A bus is $737 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average $767.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Fribourg, Poya and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Trains mostly depart from Fribourg and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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