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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Chamond to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 39 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£10 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 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 Saint-Chamond to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Chamond to Lyon:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Chamond to Lyon costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 35m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (41m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lyon from Saint-Chamond by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saint-Chamond to Lyon 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 Lyon are Grenoble, Paris, Saint-Étienne, Avignon and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lyon on Omio.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
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.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Chamond to Lyon:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Chamond to Lyon costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Chamond and Lyon as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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