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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Champel is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Champel is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Champel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Champel. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Genève-Champel, gare/Peschier via Genève, Alpes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Champel?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Champel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Genève-Champel via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Champel?

The distance between Lyon and Champel is 171 km. The road distance is 148.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Champel without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Lyon to Champel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Champel bus from?

Lyon to Champel bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Champel train from?

Lyon to Champel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Champel?

The best way to get from Lyon to Champel is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Champel bus arrive?

Lyon to Champel bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Champel train arrive?

Lyon to Champel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Champel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Champel is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Lyon to Champel.

Where can I stay near Champel?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Champel.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Champel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Champel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Champel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Champel by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Genevetrain Ter
2h 15m
CHF 24–63
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genèverideshare 150 km
1h 58m
CHF 8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2h 25m
CHF 18–39
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2h 40m
CHF 17–33
Drive 148.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Champelcar 148.1 km
1h 40m
CHF 24–35

Lyon to Champel by train

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2h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.7 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Champel, Switzerland?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 21–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–23 and the journey takes 2h.

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