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

The cheapest way to get from Balbigny to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balbigny to Lyon is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Balbigny and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbigny to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Balbigny Gare Routiere and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Balbigny and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Balbigny to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Balbigny and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Balbigny to Lyon?

The distance between Balbigny and Lyon is 110 km. The road distance is 71 km.

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

The best way to get from Balbigny to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €15 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Balbigny to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balbigny to Lyon bus from?

Balbigny to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Balbigny Gare Routiere station.

Where do I catch the Balbigny to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Balbigny to Lyon?

The best way to get from Balbigny to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €15 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €22 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Balbigny to Lyon bus arrive?

Balbigny to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.

Where does the Balbigny to Lyon train arrive?

Balbigny to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Can I drive from Balbigny to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbigny to Lyon is 71 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Balbigny to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3765+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Balbigny to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balbigny and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Balbigny to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Balbigny to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, car, or taxi

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 Balbigny to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
1h 52m
€15–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balbigny Gare Routiere to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 31m
€5–22
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Balbigny to Lyonrideshare 70.9 km
1h 11m
€5
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Balbigny to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
2h 16m
€15–39
Drive 71 km
1. Drive from Balbigny to Lyoncar 71 km
51 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balbigny to Lyontaxi 71 km
51 min
€140–170

Balbigny to Lyon by train

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Distance: 109.5 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Balbigny, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Balbigny to Lyon Part Dieu via St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbigny Gare Routiere to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 3h 31m.

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