There are 5 ways to get from Belfort to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
best- Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 22m€61–112Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Belfort to Villeurbanne314.5 km
3h 37m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Belfort to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
4h 25m€27–45Train
- Take the train from Belfort to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 54m€55–100Drive 318.8 km
- Drive from Belfort to Lyoncar 318.8 km
3h 35m€51–74
Belfort to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfort to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Belfort to Lyon is to train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv which takes 3h 22m and costs €60 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belfort and arriving at Lyon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfort and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Belfort and Lyon is 352 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfort to Lyon without a car is to train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv which takes 3h 22m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Belfort to Lyon, including transfers.
Belfort to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Belfort station.
Belfort to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv station.
The best way to get from Belfort to Lyon is to train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv which takes 3h 22m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Belfort, France and Lyon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Belfort to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Belfort to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Belfort to Villeurbanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Belfort to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Belfort to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfort to Lyon is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Belfort to Lyon.
Book your Belfort to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Belfort to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3925+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfort and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.