There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Ornans by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 13m€46–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus 720 / ...
6h 8m€22–38Drive 229.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Ornanscar 229.8 km
2h 34m€37–54Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
- Take the bus from Pont Guillotiere to Sncfbus A32
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançonbus 720
7h 33m€22–32
Lyon to Ornans by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ornans is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €22 - €35 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ornans is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ornans. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at La Plante via PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ornans. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Besancon Viotte via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Lyon and Ornans is 259 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ornans without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Lyon to Ornans, including transfers.
Lyon to Ornans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Ornans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ornans is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ornans, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Besançon twice daily. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 4h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Ornans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Lyon to Ornans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ornans is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lyon to Ornans.
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