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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Auxerre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 248 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Auxerre, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Auxerre:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Auxerre costing on average £63.
Other travel options to Auxerre take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £45. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Auxerre from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Auxerre 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 Auxerre are Paris, Dijon, Sens and Laroche-Saint-Cydroine. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Auxerre 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.
Dijon is known for mustard, Burgundy wine and a handsome medieval centre. Its timber-framed streets and ducal buildings give the city a refined yet lived-in feel.
Sens is a historic town in northern Burgundy known for Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, an early Gothic landmark. Its medieval streets and riverside setting give it a calm provincial character.
Travel to Auxerre 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 Auxerre.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Auxerre:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Auxerre costing on average £63.
Other travel options to Auxerre take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Auxerre as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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