The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 15 buses that leave Lyon for Chalon-sur-Saône every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 115 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 06:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h30 | 08:15 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h35 | 11:05 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
7662 | 12:40 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h35 | 14:15 Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h40 | 16:05 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h35 | 19:35 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h35 | 20:30 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h40 | 22:40 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
50829 | 21:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h30 | 23:20 Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
FlixBus | 01:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 03:15 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h35 | 05:55 Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Buses from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 115 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 115 km |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar from Lyon to Chalon-sur-SaôneYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chalon-sur-Saône, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Chalon-sur-Saône, you can end your journey in coach stations like Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare and Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare, located 0.5 miles (761 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Chalon-sur-Saône
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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