There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Chillon Castle by train (TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Re33 / ...
3h 45mCHF 57–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1629 / ...
5h 9mCHF 30–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Re33 / ...
4h 11mCHF 42–109Drive 227.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Chillon Castlecar 227.2 km
2h 55mCHF 38–54
Lyon to Chillon Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chillon Castle is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chillon Castle is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chillon Castle. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Veytaux, château de Chillon via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chillon Castle. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montreux via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Lyon and Chillon Castle is 250 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Chillon Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Lyon to Chillon Castle, including transfers.
Lyon to Chillon Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Chillon Castle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Chillon Castle is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chillon Castle, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chillon Castle via Genève, Montreux, Montreux, Escaliers de la Gare, and Veytaux, château de Chillon in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Chillon Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Lyon to Chillon Castle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chillon Castle is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Lyon to Chillon Castle.
There are 1419+ hotels available in Chillon Castle.