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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Firminy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. 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 £5, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£16 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 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 Firminy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Firminy:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Firminy costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Firminy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£5. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 1m 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 Firminy from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Firminy 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 Firminy are Saint-Étienne, Lyon and Le Puy-en-Velay. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Firminy on Omio.
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.
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.
Le Puy-en-Velay is known for its volcanic landscape, pilgrimage heritage and dramatic religious landmarks. Its old centre climbs around lava-rock pinnacles, giving the town a distinctive and historic character.
Travel to Firminy 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 Firminy.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Firminy:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Firminy costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Firminy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Firminy as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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