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 €13 - €26 and takes 2h 55m.

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 station to Alex. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Le Pont via Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Lyon to Alex?

The distance between Lyon and Alex is 172 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 train which takes 2h 53m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Alex?

The best way to get from Lyon to Alex is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €26 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Alex bus arrive?

Lyon to Alex bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus 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 3668+ hotels available in Alex.

Lyon to Alex - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Alex by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecytrain Ter
2h 53m
€28–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 55m
€14–26
Drive 147.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Alexcar 147.3 km
1h 36m
€23–33

Lyon to Alex by train and bus

40Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecy every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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