How to travel from Lyon to Belfort

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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 an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 €29, while a flight costs an average of €766.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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Driving

€67

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€29

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Cheapest

€766

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€86

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3h 46m

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3h 16m

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30m

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5h 18m

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4h 48m

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5h 2m

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3h 2m

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3h 32m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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FlixBus

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KLM

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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Belfort

Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Belfort, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Belfort is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Belfort:

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Belfort costing on average €67.

A bus is €738 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Belfort costing on average €766.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Belfort is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Belfort take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Belfort including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Belfort among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 16m faster (3h 16m by train vs 3h 32m by car) and roughly €20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€67 vs €86). 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 Belfort

How to get from Lyon to Belfort by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Belfort is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM4h30
    Lyon
    7:35 PMBelfort
    €221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM4h30
    Lyon
    7:35 PMBelfort
    €221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM4h30
    Lyon
    7:35 PMBelfort
    €221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM5h15
    Lyon
    3:30 PMBelfort
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:00 PM15h45
    Lyon
    6:45 AMBelfort
    €241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    5:55 PM11h00
    Lyon
    4:55 AMBelfort
    €371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Belfort

Travel to Belfort 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 Belfort.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Belfort including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Belfort is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Belfort:

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Belfort costing on average €67.

A bus is €738 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Belfort costing on average €766.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Belfort is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Belfort take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

The distance from Lyon to Belfort is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Belfort is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Belfort:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Belfort.
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Belfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Belfort, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Belfort by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KM Malta Airlines, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Belfort by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Belfort by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Belfort with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Belfort often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belfort and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Belfort to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Belfort is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and visit attractions like the Lion of Belfort and the Citadel.

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