There are 6 ways to get from Samoëns to Lyon by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y02
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 17m€34–82Bus via Geneva
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y02
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m€20–38Bus
- Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 25m€34–51Drive 195.8 km
- Drive from Samoëns to Lyoncar 195.8 km
2h 19m€31–44Bus, train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y02
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 7m€34–68Train
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 51m€39–82
Samoëns to Lyon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samoëns to Lyon is to bus via Geneva which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Samoëns to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Samoëns to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gare Routiere and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via Cluses 74. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Samoëns to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cluses 74 and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Samoëns and Lyon is 222 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.
The best way to get from Samoëns to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Samoëns to Lyon, including transfers.
Samoëns to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cluses 74 station.
Samoëns to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cluses 74 station.
The best way to get from Samoëns to Lyon is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Samoëns, France and Lyon, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere twice a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routiere to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare Routiere, Cluses 74, and Annecy in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Samoëns to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Samoëns to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samoëns to Lyon is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Samoëns to Lyon.
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