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 to Champel. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Genève-Champel, gare/Peschier via Genève, Alpes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

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 30 - SFr 85.

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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 30 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Champel bus arrive?

Lyon to Champel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva 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 1284+ 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 33–81
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genèverideshare 150 km
1h 58m
CHF 8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2h 40m
CHF 16–32
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h
CHF 15–30
Drive 148.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Champelcar 148.1 km
1h 40m
CHF 23–34

Lyon to Champel by train

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2h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest 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 23–35 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Geneva every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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