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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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$24 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
How to get from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:45 AM1h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20 AMChalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:45 AM1h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20 AMChalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1775811:16 AM1h18Lyon Part Dieu12:34 PMChalon-sur-Saône station$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
1780410:16 AM1h20Lyon Part Dieu11:36 AMChalon-sur-Saône station$291One-way0 transfers
177569:16 AM1h19Lyon Part Dieu10:35 AMChalon-sur-Saône station$291One-way0 transfers
1780612:16 PM1h19Lyon Part Dieu1:35 PMChalon-sur-Saône station$291One-way0 transfers
517077:35 AM1h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:10 AMChalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 PM1h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 PMChalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière$231One-way0 transfers
510959:10 PM1h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:45 PMChalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Chalon-sur-Saône take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Chalon-sur-Saône 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 Chalon-sur-Saône station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Chalon-sur-Saône by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Chalon-sur-Saône by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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