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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Bollene
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bollene among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Bollene
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Bollene, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bollene:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bollene costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Bollene take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Bollene
How to get from Lyon to Bollene by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bollene is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:35 AM 5h30 Lyon 3:05 PM Bollene $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 5h30 Lyon 3:05 PM Bollene $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:35 AM 5h30 Lyon 3:05 PM Bollene $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:35 AM 5h30 Lyon 2:05 PM Bollene $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bollene:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bollene costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Bollene take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bollene as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Bollène - La Croisière.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bollène, Péage (McDonald`s).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bollene by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ZOU! to go to Bollene by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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