How far is it from Lyon to French Alps?

The distance between Lyon and French Alps is 255 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to French Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to French Alps without a car is to bus and travel which takes 4h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lyon to French Alps?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Lyon to French Alps, including transfers.

Where can I stay near French Alps?

There are 2881+ hotels available in French Alps.

Lyon to French Alps - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to French Alps by bus, unknown, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, travel
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Walk from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to French Alpsunknown
4h 1m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
3. Walk from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to French Alpsunknown
4h 45m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
3. Walk from Chamonix to French Alpsunknown
5h 4m
Bus, travel via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S766 / ...
2. Walk from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to French Alpsunknown
4h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to French Alps.

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Distance: 255.3 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and French Alps, France?

There is no direct connection from Lyon to French Alps. However, you can take the bus to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) then travel to French Alps. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to French Alps via Bellegarde and St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet in around 4h 45m.

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