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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 45 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£11 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Ambérieu-en-Bugey take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 51m.
The journey is about 24m faster (32m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Ambérieu-en-Bugey from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey 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 Ambérieu-en-Bugey are Lyon, Bourg-en-Bresse, Chambéry, Grenoble and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey on Omio.
Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.
Bourg-en-Bresse is known for the Royal Monastery of Brou and the food traditions of Bresse, especially its famed poultry. The town feels calm and practical, with arcaded streets, markets and an easy provincial rhythm.
Chambéry is a historic Savoyard city with an elegant old town and a strong Alpine character. It is best known for the Fontaine des Éléphants, the Château des Ducs de Savoie and its links to the House of Savoy.
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.
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.
Travel to Ambérieu-en-Bugey easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Ambérieu-en-Bugey costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Ambérieu-en-Bugey take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 51m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Ambérieu-en-Bugey as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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