How to get from Dijon to Lyon
- 174 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 55m
- 22 train departures a day with SNCF
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dijon to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 31m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 174 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
174 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 1h 55mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 2h 31mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€14Omio catalogue, Oct 61h 55m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 62h 31m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dijon to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dijon → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 31m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Dijon to Lyon
SNCF runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:42 and the last at 21:14.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 22 | 05:42 | 21:14 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 06:20 | 09:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresSNCF
- 05:42
- 06:43
- 07:40
- 08:49
- 09:21
- 09:43
- 10:27
- 10:49
- 11:21
- 11:43
- 12:40
- 13:42
- 14:43
- 15:21
- 15:43
- 16:17
- 16:49
- 17:43
- 18:49
- 19:43
- 20:49
- 21:14
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:20
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 09:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dijon to Lyon works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Dijon to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 2h 31m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 31m, direct, no transfers.
Dijon to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dijon to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 2h 31m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Dijon to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 05:42 and the last at 21:14, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Dijon to Lyon?
22 a day with SNCF, between 05:42 and 21:14.
When is the first bus from Dijon to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:20 and the last at 09:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dijon to Lyon?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 06:20 and 09:00.
How far is Lyon from Dijon?
About 174 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dijon to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Dijon to Lyon?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dijon to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026