There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Verbier by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Lyon to Verbier by train and cable car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Verbier is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Verbier is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Verbier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Verbier via Genève, Martigny and Le Châble TV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Lyon and Verbier is 309 km. The road distance is 271.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Verbier without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Lyon to Verbier, including transfers.
Lyon to Verbier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Verbier is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 38m.
Lyon to Verbier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Verbier is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Lyon to Verbier.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Verbier, Canton du Valais, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Verbier via Genève, Martigny, Le Châble VS, and Le Châble TV in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Martigny 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
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
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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