How to travel from Lyon to Dole

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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Dole

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Dole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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Driving

€43

Average price

€18

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Cheapest

€50

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

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30m

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3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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30m

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2h 14m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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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 Dole is a bus with an average price of €15.

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

A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dole costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Dole is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Dole take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lyon and Dole including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Dole among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 14m 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.

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from Lyon to Dole

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM3h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:05 PMDole, Parking du Péage de Dole
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM3h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:05 PMDole, Parking du Péage de Dole
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités4300+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894209
    7:04 AM2h33
    Lyon Part Dieu
    9:37 AMDole station
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER895804+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187895704
    9:42 AM3h03
    Lyon Part Dieu
    12:45 PMDole station
    331One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER117762+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187895709
    3:16 PM2h48
    Lyon Part Dieu
    6:04 PMDole station
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER117764+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894267
    5:16 PM2h54
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:10 PMDole station
    371One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Dole

Travel to Dole 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 Dole.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Dole including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Dole is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dole costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Dole is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Dole take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Lyon to Dole is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Dole is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Dole:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Dole station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Dole, Parking du Péage de Dole.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Dole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dole by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dole by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Dole:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Dole often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Marrakesh, Paris, Dijon, Bastia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dole and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dole to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Dole, a charming town known for its historical sites and beautiful landscapes, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore key attractions such as the Collegiale Notre-Dame and the birthplace of Louis Pasteur, as well as enjoy the local cuisine and scenic walks along the Doubs River.

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