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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Firminy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Firminy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. 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 CHF 6, while a train costs an average of CHF 18.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 18 Average price | CHF 6 Average price Cheapest | CHF 12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Firminy:
A bus is CHF 12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Firminy costing on average CHF 18.
Other travel options to Firminy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around CHF 18 compared to roughly CHF 12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 5. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 1m 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 Firminy
How to get from Lyon to Firminy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Firminy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
405064 · 405411+88671610:54 AM2h04Lyon Part Dieu12:58 PMFirminy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 405064 · 405411+88671610:54 AM2h04Lyon Part Dieu12:58 PMFirminy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 405064 · 405411+88671610:54 AM2h04Lyon Part Dieu12:58 PMFirminy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 405118 · 405421+8867643:54 PM2h05Lyon Part Dieu5:59 PMFirminy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
- 405078 · 405413+88676011:54 AM2h06Lyon Part Dieu2:00 PMFirminy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
- 405098 · 405415+8867261:54 PM2h08Lyon Part Dieu4:02 PMFirminy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Firminy:
A bus is CHF 12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Firminy costing on average CHF 18.
Other travel options to Firminy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Firminy as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Lyon-Perrache and arrive in Firminy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Firminy by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Firminy by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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