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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Alex is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Alex is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Alex?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Alex. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Le Pont via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Alex?

The distance between Lyon and Alex is 154 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Alex without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs €14 - €20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Lyon to Alex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Alex bus from?

Lyon to Alex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Alex?

The best way to get from Lyon to Alex is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €38 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Lyon to Alex bus arrive?

Lyon to Alex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Alex?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Alex is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Lyon to Alex.

Where can I stay near Alex?

There are 571+ hotels available in Alex.

Lyon to Alex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Alex by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Annecybus 766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Le Pontbus Y62
2h 44m
€14–19
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 4m
€13–25
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecytrain Ter
2h 52m
€36–38
Drive 147.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Alexcar 147.3 km
1h 36m
€23–33

Lyon to Alex by bus

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154.3 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Le Pont via Gare Routière in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecy every 4 hours. Tickets cost €32–33 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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