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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Balbigny is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Balbigny is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Balbigny?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Balbigny. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gorge De Loup and arriving at Balbigny - Gare Routière via Place De Gaulle and Veauche - Les 4 Routes Avenue Mazoyer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Balbigny?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Balbigny. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Balbigny via St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Lyon to Balbigny?

The distance between Lyon and Balbigny is 110 km. The road distance is 70.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Balbigny without a car is to train via Saint-Étienne which takes 2h 16m and costs €25 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Lyon to Balbigny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Balbigny bus from?

Lyon to Balbigny bus services, operated by Cars Du Rhone, depart from Lyon - Gorge De Loup station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Balbigny train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Balbigny?

The best way to get from Lyon to Balbigny is to train via Saint-Étienne which takes 2h 16m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Lyon to Balbigny bus arrive?

Lyon to Balbigny bus services, operated by Cars Du Rhone, arrive at St-Symphorien - Pkg Cdg station.

Where does the Lyon to Balbigny train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Balbigny?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Balbigny is 70 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Lyon to Balbigny.

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

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Where can I stay near Balbigny?

There are 122+ hotels available in Balbigny.

Lyon to Balbigny - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Balbigny by train (TGV), bus, car, taxi, or train

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

Train via Saint-Étienne
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to BalbignyTer
2h 16m
€26–37
Drive 70.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Balbigny70.4 km
51 min
€11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gorge De Loup to St-Symphorien - Pkg Cdg2Ex
2. Take the bus from Place De Gaulle to Avenue MazoyerC1
3. Take the bus from Veauche - Les 4 Routes Avenue Mazoyer to Balbigny - Gare Routière105
3h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lyon to Balbigny70.4 km
51 min
€140–180
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Le CoteauTer
2. Take the train from Le Coteau to BalbignyTer
2h 41m
€20–45

Lyon to Balbigny by train

102Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.5 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Balbigny via St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gorge De Loup to Balbigny - Gare Routière via Place De Gaulle, Avenue Mazoyer, and Veauche - Les 4 Routes Avenue Mazoyer in around 3h 47m.

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