What is the cheapest way to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Chillon Castle to Lyon?

The distance between Chillon Castle and Lyon is 240 km. The road distance is 226.7 km.

How do I travel from Chillon Castle to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €40 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chillon Castle to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 4h 59m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 11m.

Can I drive from Chillon Castle to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chillon Castle to Lyon is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Chillon Castle to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon by train, bus, train (TGV), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
4h 44m
€44–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 11m
€29–55
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 59m
€55–174
Drive 226.7 km
1. Drive from Chillon Castle to Lyoncar 226.7 km
2h 57m
€39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Villeneuve VD to Annemassetrain Re33
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 24m
€68–168

Chillon Castle to Lyon by foot, bus, and train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chillon Castle to Lyon.

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Distance: 239.9 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Chillon Castle, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Chillon Castle to Lyon Part Dieu via Veytaux, château de Chillon, Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare, Montreux, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Lyon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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