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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Belfort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £736.
Distance: 260 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £736 Average Price | £77 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Lyon to Belfort:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Belfort costing on average £60.
A coach is £709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Belfort costing on average £736.
Other travel options to Belfort take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 6m.
Coach takes on average 5h 18m.
The journey is about 15m faster (3h 17m by train vs 3h 32m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£60 vs £77). 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 Belfort from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Belfort 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 Belfort are Mulhouse, Montbéliard, Besançon, Strasbourg and Basel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Belfort on Omio.
Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.
Montbéliard is an eastern French town known for Württemberg history, Peugeot heritage and a compact old centre. The Château des ducs de Wurtemberg and the Christmas market give it a distinct local character.
Besançon is known for Vauban’s Citadel, its watchmaking past and the Doubs looping around the old town. Riverside streets, pale stone buildings and Franche-Comté culture give the city a calm, thoughtful feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.
Travel to Belfort 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 Belfort.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Belfort:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Belfort costing on average £60.
A coach is £709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Belfort costing on average £736.
Other travel options to Belfort take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 6m.
Coach takes on average 5h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Belfort as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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