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Compare train, flight, and bus for Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône
How to get from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM6h10Paris2:25 AMVillefranche-sur-Saône$151One-way0 transfers
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8:15 PM6h10Paris2:25 AMVillefranche-sur-Saône$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM6h10Paris2:25 AMVillefranche-sur-Saône$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:35 AM6h10Paris3:45 PMVillefranche-sur-Saône$301One-way0 transfers
10:35 AM6h10Paris4:45 PMVillefranche-sur-Saône$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Villefranche-sur-Saône as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Villefranche-sur-Saône station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Villefranche-sur-Saône by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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