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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lons-le-Saunier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 116 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Lons-le-Saunier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 35m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£21 vs £30). 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 Lons-le-Saunier from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Lons-le-Saunier is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Lons-le-Saunier are Besançon, Dijon, Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lons-le-Saunier on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Lons-le-Saunier as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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