
Day trip from Dijon to Lyon by bus
Why visit Lyon for the day?
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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulon to Dijon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 472 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£108 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m 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 Toulon to Dijon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulon to Dijon:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulon to Dijon costing on average £108.
Other travel options to Dijon take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 38m.
The journey is about 26m faster (5h 13m by train vs 5h 39m by car) and roughly £23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£108 vs £130). 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 Dijon from Toulon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Toulon to Dijon 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 bus from Dijon are Lyon, Paris, Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saône and Besançon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Dijon 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.

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.

Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy, centred on a compact old town with the Hospices de Beaune at its heart. Renowned vineyards, medieval streets and a strong food-and-wine culture give it a calm, elegant character.

Chalon-sur-Saône is a riverside Burgundy city best known as the birthplace of photography pioneer Nicéphore Niépce. Its compact historic centre, Romanesque sites and Saône quays give it a relaxed character shaped by trade, wine and local culture.

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.
Travel to Dijon 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 Toulon to Dijon.

This is compared to other travel options from Toulon to Dijon:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulon to Dijon costing on average £108.
Other travel options to Dijon take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulon and Dijon as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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