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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Belfort
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Belfort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Lyon to Belfort:
A bus is $21 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Belfort costing on average $46 (€46).
A bus is $291 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Belfort costing on average $316 (€316).
Other travel options to Belfort take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 8h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Belfort
How to get from Lyon to Belfort by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Belfort is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:20 AM5h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:20 AMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:20 AM5h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:20 AMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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8950108:32 AM2h43Lyon Part Dieu11:15 AMGare de Belfort$581One-way1 transfer
Other options
8958049:42 AM3h42Lyon Part Dieu1:24 PMGare de Belfort$461One-way0 transfers
8958104:30 PM3h54Lyon Part Dieu8:24 PMGare de Belfort$461One-way0 transfers
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8944169:42 AM3h56Lyon Part Dieu1:38 PMGare de Trois-Chênes$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 PM4h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:10 AMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:35 PMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM5h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 PMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD$231One-way0 transfers
KL1434 · KL19436:15 PM15h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2871One-way1 transfer
KL1434 · KL19456:15 PM19h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2871One-way1 transfer
KL1434 · KL19476:15 PM23h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Belfort:
A bus is $21 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Belfort costing on average $46 (€46).
A bus is $291 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Belfort costing on average $316 (€316).
Other travel options to Belfort take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Belfort as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Belfort.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Belfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Belfort by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Belfort by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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