There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Arbent by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Oyonnaxbus Autocar
2h 2m€17–25Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
cheapest- Take the bus from Pont Guillotiere to Sncfbus A32
- Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Oyonnaxbus Autocar
3h 54m€9–17Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Oyonnaxtrain Ter
3h 29m€19–33Drive 102.6 km
- Drive from Lyon to Arbentcar 102.6 km
1h 10m€17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Oyonnaxbus Autocar
2h 59m€18–33
Lyon to Arbent by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Arbent is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €9 - €18 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Arbent is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Arbent. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Mairie via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Arbent. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Oyonnax via Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Lyon and Arbent is 103 km. The road distance is 102.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Arbent without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Lyon to Arbent, including transfers.
Lyon to Arbent bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Arbent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Arbent is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Arbent, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Oyonnax 4 times a week. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mairie via Bourg En Bresse, Oyonnax, and Gare SNCF in around 3h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Oyonnax
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Oyonnax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Oyonnax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Oyonnax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Arbent bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Oyonnax station.
Lyon to Arbent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bourg En Bresse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Arbent is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Lyon to Arbent.
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