How to travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $11.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône

How to get from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TER886174
    8:30 AM0h22
    Gare de Lyon-Vaise
    8:52 AMVillefranche-sur-Saône station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • TER886174
    8:30 AM0h22
    Gare de Lyon-Vaise
    8:52 AMVillefranche-sur-Saône station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER886174
    8:30 AM0h22
    Gare de Lyon-Vaise
    8:52 AMVillefranche-sur-Saône station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER887122
    11:49 AM0h30
    Gare de Lyon-Vaise
    12:19 PMVillefranche-sur-Saône station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER887130
    2:49 PM0h30
    Gare de Lyon-Vaise
    3:19 PMVillefranche-sur-Saône station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER887138
    4:49 PM0h30
    Gare de Lyon-Vaise
    5:19 PMVillefranche-sur-Saône station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône

Travel to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Saône including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône:

A bus is $1 (€0.99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 13m.

The distance from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Villefranche-sur-Saône station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus, Autocars Maisonneuve to go to Villefranche-sur-Saône by bus.
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus, Autocars Maisonneuve.
  • 15 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon Part Dieu, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice, Mâcon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Villefranche-sur-Saône and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône, including exploring its historic town center, local vineyards, and nearby Beaujolais wine region, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
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