How to travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon, France

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon by tram, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DijonLyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tournus and then to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dijon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Tram and Train

Take a tram to Gare Part-Dieu Villette then take the train to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon by tram, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon by tram and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon is to take a tram and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Part-Dieu Villette and Tournus. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Dijon from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to take a tram and then take the train which will take 1h 50m and cost around €66 ($66).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon. We recommend that you take a tram to Gare Part-Dieu Villette then take the train to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon is to take a tram and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dijon

Transport options from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€49($49)
hourly215km (133 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€15($15)
once daily226km (140 miles)
Tram and Train
1h 50m
€66($66)
every 4 hours214km (133 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand211km (131 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

The following major airports near Dijon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon