What is the cheapest way to get from Ain to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Ain to Lyon is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ain to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Ain to Lyon is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct train between Ain and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ceyzériat and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Ain to Lyon?

The distance between Ain and Lyon is 87 km. The road distance is 74.9 km.

How do I travel from Ain to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Ain to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €16 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Ain to Lyon?

The train from Ceyzériat to Lyon Part Dieu takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Ain to Lyon train from?

Ain to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ceyzériat station.

Where does the Ain to Lyon train arrive?

Ain to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Ain to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ain to Lyon is 75 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ain to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Ain to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1287+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ain to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ain to Lyon by train, car, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ceyzériat to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
1h 7m
€16–35
Drive 74.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ain to Lyoncar 74.9 km
59 min
€12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ain to Lyontaxi 74.9 km
59 min
€150–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mairie to Sémard Garebus 10
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 3m
€20–21

Ain to Lyon by train

6Weekly Trains

1h 7mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 87.3 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Lyon, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Ceyzériat to Lyon Part Dieu 6 times a week. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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