What is the cheapest way to get from Challex to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Challex to Lyon is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Challex to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Challex to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Challex and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Challex to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Village and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Challex and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Challex to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Plaine and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Challex to Lyon?

The distance between Challex and Lyon is 152 km. The road distance is 133 km.

How do I travel from Challex to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Challex to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €21 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Challex to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Challex to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challex to Lyon bus from?

Challex to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Ain, depart from Village station.

Where do I catch the Challex to Lyon train from?

Challex to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Challex to Lyon?

The best way to get from Challex to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €100 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Challex to Lyon bus arrive?

Challex to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Ain, arrive at Bellegarde - Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Challex to Lyon train arrive?

Challex to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.

Can I drive from Challex to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Challex to Lyon is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Challex to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Challex to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Challex to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Challex to Lyon by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Village to Bellegarde - Gare SNCFbus A36
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 4m
€21–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
3h 11m
€15–34
Drive 133 km
1. Drive from Challex to Lyoncar 133 km
1h 35m
€21–30
Bus via Bellegarde
1. Take the bus from Village to Bellegarde - Gare SNCFbus A36
2. Take the bus from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
3h 22m
€21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 41m
€29–99

Challex to Lyon by bus and train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.4 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Challex, France and Lyon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Plaine to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 3h 41m.

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