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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Valmeinier?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Plan Perrine via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Lyon to Valmeinier?

The distance between Lyon and Valmeinier is 202 km. The road distance is 195 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €65 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Lyon to Valmeinier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Valmeinier bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Valmeinier?

The best way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €65 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Valmeinier bus arrive?

Lyon to Valmeinier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Valmeinier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Valmeinier is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lyon to Valmeinier.

Where can I stay near Valmeinier?

There are 5968+ hotels available in Valmeinier.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Valmeinier by train, 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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
2h 52m
€65–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrinebus S41
4h 40m
€16–29
Drive 195 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Valmeiniercar 195 km
2h 1m
€30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrinebus S41
3h 57m
€39–103

Lyon to Valmeinier by bus

1Weekly Buses

4h 40mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Valmeinier.

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Distance: 202.1 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Michel Valloire twice daily. Tickets cost €37–39 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Plan Perrine via Gare Routière in around 4h 40m.

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