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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dole to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 158 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dole to Lyon:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dole to Lyon costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Lyon from Dole by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dole to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lyon are Paris, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, Avignon and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lyon on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dole to Lyon:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dole to Lyon costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dole and Lyon as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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