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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sestriere?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sestriere - Parcheggio Autobus via Oulx - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sestriere?

The distance between Lyon and Sestriere is 252 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sestriere without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lyon to Sestriere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sestriere bus from?

Lyon to Sestriere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Sestriere?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Sestriere bus arrive?

Lyon to Sestriere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulx station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sestriere?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sestriere is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lyon to Sestriere.

Where can I stay near Sestriere?

There are 2816+ hotels available in Sestriere.

Lyon to Sestriere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Sestriere by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Fr
3h 33m
€54–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Oulxbus 480 / ...
4h 50m
€17–28
Drive 245.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sestrierecar 245.2 km
2h 43m
€38–55

Lyon to Sestriere by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Sestriere.

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sestriere, Italy?

Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. twice daily. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Oulx twice daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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