The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lyon for Chalon-sur-Saône on Thu, Nov 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 115 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:15 AM Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
Distance 115 km |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar from Lyon to Chalon-sur-SaôneYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, Aéroport Saint Exupéry. When arriving in Chalon-sur-Saône, you can end your trip in coach stations like Chalon-sur-Saône, Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare and Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chalon-sur-Saône, located 0.4 miles (748 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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