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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Samoëns is to bus which costs €28 - €31 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Samoëns is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Samoëns?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Samoëns. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Gare Routière via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Samoëns?

The distance between Lyon and Samoëns is 218 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Samoëns without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €21 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lyon to Samoëns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Samoëns bus from?

Lyon to Samoëns bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Samoëns?

The best way to get from Lyon to Samoëns is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €44 - €48 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Lyon to Samoëns bus arrive?

Lyon to Samoëns bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cluses station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Samoëns?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Samoëns is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lyon to Samoëns.

Where can I stay near Samoëns?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Samoëns.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Samoëns by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 22m
€21–51
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cluses 74train Ter
4h 49m
€45–48
Drive 196.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Samoënscar 196.1 km
2h 17m
€30–44
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clusesbus Ski72
4h 22m
€28–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Annemassetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y02
5h 4m
€43–82

Lyon to Samoëns by bus

5Weekly Buses

4h 22mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Cluses 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cluses 74 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–42 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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