Written by Camille Laurent, Celine Fournier, Marcus Kayode, Sebastien Simon
30/08/2025
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Dijon's primary transport hub is the Gare de Dijon-Ville, a major railway station situated close to the city center. While Dijon-Bourgogne Airport (DIJ) is a small regional airport, the closest well-connected airport is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE), with larger international options further afield.
By Train (SNCF, TGV, TER, TGV Lyria):
From Paris (Gare de Lyon): Direct TGV services typically take 1 hour 32 minutes to 1 hour 46 minutes. Indicative costs range from €2.15 for early bookings to around €65-€125 for last-minute or TGV INOUI tickets.
From Lyon (Part Dieu): Direct trains average 1 hour 22 minutes to 2 hours 1 minute. Fares can start from €1.72, with typical prices ranging from €13 to €55 depending on the service (TER or TGV inOui).
International connections are available to Switzerland (e.g., Zurich, Lausanne, Basel) via TGV Lyria services.
By Bus (FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa):
From Paris: Bus journeys typically take 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes, with tickets starting from approximately €7 to €10.
From Lyon: Buses offer a more economical option, with tickets available from around €7.
Extensive national and international routes connect Dijon to numerous cities in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
By Air:
Dijon-Bourgogne Airport (DIJ), 6 km from the city, is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights to destinations like Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE), approximately 43 km away, is the closest airport with some direct flights, primarily from cities such as Fes, Marrakesh, Porto (Ryanair), and Bastia (Air Corsica).
For broader international connections, travelers often use larger airports such as Geneva (GVA), Lyon (LYS), or Basel (BSL/MLH), which require onward train or bus travel to Dijon. A train from Geneva to Dijon, for instance, takes around 3 hours 58 minutes.
By Car:
Car rental services are available at Dijon's railway station and at nearby airports like Dole-Jura (DLE). Major rental companies include Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis.
Dijon is well-connected by autoroutes (toll highways) to major French cities like Paris and Lyon, offering flexibility for exploring the Burgundy region.
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