There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Ailefroide by train, car, bus, or train (TGV, Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
- Drive from St Michel Valloire to Ailefroidecar
5h 21m€41–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Briançonbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m€31–56Drive 243.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Ailefroidecar 243.2 km
3h 12m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to L'argentiere Les Ecrins train Ter
7h 30m€57–121
Lyon to Ailefroide by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ailefroide is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ailefroide is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ailefroide. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Aillefroide Village via Giratoire de la Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ailefroide. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at L'argentiere Les Ecrins via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Lyon and Ailefroide is 282 km. The road distance is 243.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ailefroide without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Lyon to Ailefroide, including transfers.
Lyon to Ailefroide bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Ailefroide train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ailefroide is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ailefroide, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Briançon once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aillefroide Village via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, L'argentiere Les Ecrins , and Giratoire de la Gare in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to L'argentiere Les Ecrins
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Website
- navitia.io
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to L'argentiere Les Ecrins
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- navitia.io
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Briançon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Ailefroide bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Briançon station.
Lyon to Ailefroide train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ailefroide is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Lyon to Ailefroide.
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