How to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey

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Compare train for Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 27 miles (45 km)

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€12

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€9

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Cheapest

€13

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1h 2m

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32m

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30m

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1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

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56m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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SNCF | Autocar

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Ambérieu-en-Bugey take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

Yes, you can take a train between Lyon and Ambérieu-en-Bugey.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 24m faster (32m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €13). 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.

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from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey

How to get from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TER17972
    8:08 AM0h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:31 AMAmbérieu-en-Bugey station
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • TER17972
    8:08 AM0h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:31 AMAmbérieu-en-Bugey station
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER17972
    8:08 AM0h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:31 AMAmbérieu-en-Bugey station
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER17982
    2:08 PM0h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    2:31 PMAmbérieu-en-Bugey station
    €121One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER96506
    9:38 AM0h24
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:02 AMAmbérieu-en-Bugey station
    €121One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER96508
    10:38 AM0h24
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:02 AMAmbérieu-en-Bugey station
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey

Travel to Ambérieu-en-Bugey 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 Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey.

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You can travel between Lyon and Ambérieu-en-Bugey by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Ambérieu-en-Bugey take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is approximately 27 miles (45 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Ambérieu-en-Bugey station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Ambérieu-en-Bugey by bus.
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Ambérieu-en-Bugey by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
  • 14 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey often also extend their vacation to go to Bourg-en-Bresse, Geneva, Lyon Part Dieu, Paris, Lourdes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ambérieu-en-Bugey to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are typically sufficient to explore Ambérieu-en-Bugey, enjoy its local attractions, and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
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