There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Sciez by train (TGV), bus, 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
4h 21m€39–92Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bainsbus S1736
4h 32m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 22m€22–30Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Sciezcar 172.3 km
2h 3m€27–38Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Machillytrain Ter
4h 41m€36–79
Lyon to Sciez by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sciez is to bus via Lyon which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sciez is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Sciez. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Mairie via Les Arts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Lyon and Sciez is 202 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Sciez without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lyon to Sciez, including transfers.
Lyon to Sciez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Sciez is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 22m.
Lyon to Sciez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Thonon-les-Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sciez is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Lyon to Sciez.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sciez, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains 4 times a week. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Machilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
- 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
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €55–70
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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