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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saxel is to bus and drive which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saxel is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €40.

How far is it from Lyon to Saxel?

The distance between Lyon and Saxel is 181 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Saxel without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Lyon to Saxel, including transfers.

Train or bus from Lyon to Saxel?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saxel is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 4h 11m.

Can I drive from Lyon to Saxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saxel is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Lyon to Saxel.

Where can I stay near Saxel?

There are 1999+ hotels available in Saxel.

Lyon to Saxel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Saxel by bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Drive from Geneva - Bus Station to Saxelcar
2h 40m
€13–22
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Bons En Chablaistrain Ter
3h 36m
€61–99
Drive 174.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saxelcar 174.9 km
1h 57m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus FlixBus N788 / ...
4h 11m
€26–57

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.8 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saxel via Bellegarde and Bons En Chablais in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Geneva hourly. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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