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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 299 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£81 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Mer take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 46m.
The journey is about 25m faster (4h 37m by train vs 5h 2m by car) and roughly £23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£81 vs £104). 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer are Nice, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Menton and Cannes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Villefranche-sur-Mer on Omio.
Nice is a Mediterranean city on the Côte d'Azur known for the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice. Pebble beaches, busy markets and French-Italian character give it a relaxed but lively feel.
Monaco - Monte-Carlo is known for its grand casino, luxury hotels and Formula 1 glamour on the Riviera. Its steep streets, Belle Époque buildings and sea views give the district a polished but vivid character.
Menton is a French Riviera town by the Italian border, known for its mild climate, lemons and Belle Époque charm. Its pastel old town rises above the sea, giving it a quieter, more traditional feel than many nearby resorts.
Cannes is a refined Riviera city on the Côte d’Azur, known for the Cannes Film Festival and the seafront promenade of La Croisette. Behind its polished image, Le Suquet and local markets add an older, more lived-in character.
Travel to Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Mer costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Mer take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Mer as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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