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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $133 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris
How to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 PM5h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 PM5h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U248964:55 PM1h10Geneva International Airport6:05 PMParis Orly Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
177601:40 PM4h47Villefranche-sur-Saône station6:27 PMParis Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne$781One-way0 transfers
177623:40 PM4h47Villefranche-sur-Saône station8:27 PMParis Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne$781One-way0 transfers
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177734:19 PM2h41Villefranche-sur-Saône station7:00 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1281One-way1 transfer
309212:30 AM5h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$251One-way0 transfers
30905:00 AM5h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:40 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM5h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$261One-way0 transfers
LX2819+
LX6468:00 PM3h30Geneva International Airport11:30 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1741One-way1 transfer
LX2811 · LX6442:55 PM3h55Geneva International Airport6:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1741One-way1 transfer
LX2813 · LX6442:30 PM4h20Geneva International Airport6:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $133 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Paris costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villefranche-sur-Saône and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villefranche-sur-Saône station and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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