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Compare bus and train for Valence to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valence to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Valence to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Valence to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Lyon:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Lyon costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Valence to Lyon
How to get from Valence to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valence to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
586612:55 PM 1h25 Valence, Gare Routière 2:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5866
12:55 PM 1h25 Valence, Gare Routière 2:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1256210:15 AM 0h35 Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud 10:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 5358
5:44 PM 0h36 Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud 6:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu $27 1 One-way 0 transfers - 886122
2:38 PM 1h02 Valence Ville 3:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - 886114
10:38 AM 1h02 Valence Ville 11:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
7:50 PM 1h20 Valence, Gare Routière 9:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:55 AM 1h15 Valence, Gare Routière 2:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Lyon:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Lyon costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valence Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, AVE to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, AVE.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar.
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