Transport
Getting around Dijon
Please note
Thursday 26 May is a public holiday. As a result, public transport services will run less frequently on this day.
Dijon has an efficient, award-winning public transport network (bus and tram). The Divia network, which has recently been upgraded with the introduction of two tram lines, offers a simple and relatively inexpensive means of transport throughout the city. What’s more, Dijon’s new tram lines make the network even smoother and easier to access throughout the city.
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The bus network
2 tram lines and 5 main lines offer a high level of service, 7 days a week, from 5.30am to 0.15am. 12 urban lines, 3 local lines. Additional services (Corol, Flexo, Pleine Lune, City and Express) judiciously complement the bus services available in Dijon (see dedicated website).
The unit price of the ‘dépannage’ ticket is €1.60, and the ticket is valid for one hour on all lines. You can buy them on the bus or at the ticket machines at each tram stop. There are also other formulas (daily, weekly, 10-trip card, etc). You are strongly advised to choose one of the formulas at the tram stop kiosks if you have chosen to stay for several days, as this will enable you to pay less. You can also access the same discounts at the Divia sales office, close to the station (16, place Darcy – Dijon, see map below).
Please note: Always punch your ticket when boarding the bus, even for connections (electronic terminals). Offenders are liable to relatively heavy fines, and ticket inspectors are not known for their leniency.
The free Dijon city centre shuttle is also connected to the main lines, so you can get from place to place in the heart of the city centre without having to use the busiest pedestrian streets. A regular shuttle, every 6 minutes Monday to Saturday from 7am to 8pm
The tram network
The two new tram lines brought into service in 2012 cover 20 km of line, with 37 stations and 32 30-metre-long trains capable of carrying between 200 and 220 passengers. The network is accessible with the same tickets as the bus lines. All the information, timetables, etc. are available on the tram website.
By car
The new traffic plans introduced with the arrival of the tram have defined many one-way streets, cycle lanes and bus lanes, especially in the city centre. Now that the tram works are complete, it’s easier to get around Dijon. Be careful, though, as new traffic plans have been put in place with the arrival of the tram, and with them have come many one-way streets, cycle lanes and bus lanes, especially in the city centre. New speed cameras and red-light cameras have been installed on the main traffic routes.
Please note: speed cameras do not tolerate exceeding the speed limit. You should also be aware that traffic can be very heavy in certain places and at peak times (Place de la République, for example). In addition, when you cross a tram lane, be very careful to obey the traffic lights indicating the arrival of a train, and not to get stuck on the tram lane when road traffic is dense (rush hour). The introduction of new tram lines has also led to the disappearance of several parking areas close to the city centre. Free parking spaces have become rare, but the city centre does have a number of paid municipal open-air and underground car parks, where you can leave your car overnight (€0.70/hour from 7pm to 7.30am, €3.50/hour during the day for underground car parks).
Taxis
A taxi rank is located at Dijon station, opposite the Tourist Office. You can also order a taxi at any time from the Taxi Radio Dijon call centre (+33 (0)3 80 41 41 12).
By bike
The geography of the Dijon conurbation is ideal for cyclists, and there are many cycle lanes, especially following the work and improvements carried out with the arrival of the tram. The Dijon Tourist Office has bicycles available for hire during your stay (Tel: +33 (0)892 700 558 (0.34 €/mn.), and the position of the Tourist Office on the map below). The Velodi service allows you to use bikes from more than 40 stations around the city. More information is available on the Velodi website. https://www.divia.fr/velo/diviavelodi
On foot
Dijon has the advantage of being a city on a human scale. You can easily get from one end of the city to the other in about thirty minutes (at a brisk pace). If you need directions, city maps are available at all bus and tram stops.