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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £389.
Distance: 365 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£68 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £389 Average Price | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average £68.
A coach is £364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (2h 48m by train vs 4h 21m by car) and roughly £30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£68 vs £97). 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-Saône from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 train from Villefranche-sur-Saône are Lyon, Mâcon, Bourg-en-Bresse, Vienne and Valence. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Villefranche-sur-Saône on Omio.
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.
Mâcon is a relaxed city on the Saône in southern Burgundy, known for wine, pastel riverfront buildings and Alphonse de Lamartine. Its compact centre and café life give it a softer, more Mediterranean character than many Burgundian towns.
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.
Vienne is a historic Rhône town south of Lyon, known for its well-preserved Roman monuments and medieval streets. Its riverside setting and strong food-and-wine identity give it a calmer pace than Lyon.
Valence is a relaxed Rhône city known for its sunny climate, canals and elegant old centre. It blends lively markets and noted food culture with a southern atmosphere between Provence and the Alps.
Travel to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average £68.
A coach is £364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average £389.
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Villefranche-sur-Saône as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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