There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Écrins National Park by train, car or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, drive
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
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Drive from Grenoble to Écrins National Park
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
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Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Les 2 Alpes Palais Des Sports
Train, bus
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
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Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Les 2 Alpes Point Info
Train, bus via 2 Alpes Agence Vfd
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
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Take the bus from Gare Routiere to 2 Alpes Agence Vfd
Drive
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Drive from Lyon to Écrins National Park
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Écrins National Park is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Écrins National Park is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 39m.
The distance between Lyon and Écrins National Park is 149 km. The road distance is 198 km.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Lyon to Écrins National Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Écrins National Park is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Lyon to Écrins National Park.
There are 107+ hotels available in Écrins National Park. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 148.8 km
- Duration: 3h 7m
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Écrins National Park, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon to Écrins National Park via Gare Routiere and Les 2 Alpes Palais Des Sports in around 5h 48m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €40
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +33 (0)820 083 838
- Website
- transaltitude.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Les 2 Alpes Point Info
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €20
- Website
- Transaltitude
Bus from Gare Routiere to Les 2 Alpes Palais Des Sports
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €20
- Website
- Transaltitude
Bus from Gare Routiere to 2 Alpes Agence Vfd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €20
- Website
- Transaltitude
- Phone
- 04 26 16 38 38
- Website
- itinisere.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Station - Point Info
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Gare Routière to Station - Maison du Tourisme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Gare Routière to Station - Agence Cars Région Vfd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Les Deux Alpes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lyon Perrache to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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