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

The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon is to bus which costs €16 - €21 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Valmeinier and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Plan Perrine and arriving at Lyon via Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Valmeinier to Lyon?

The distance between Valmeinier and Lyon is 202 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €65 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Valmeinier to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valmeinier to Lyon bus from?

Valmeinier to Lyon bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, depart from Plan Perrine station.

Train or bus from Valmeinier to Lyon?

The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €65 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Valmeinier to Lyon bus arrive?

Valmeinier to Lyon bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, arrive at Gare Routière station.

Can I drive from Valmeinier to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Valmeinier to Lyon is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Valmeinier to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2975+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Valmeinier to Lyon 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 St Michel Valloire to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 50m
€67–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plan Perrine to Gare Routièrebus S41
2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Lyonbus 726
4h 35m
€16–20
Drive 195.5 km
1. Drive from Valmeinier to Lyoncar 195.5 km
2h 3m
€30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plan Perrine to Gare Routièrebus S41
2. Take the train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3h 44m
€39–106

Valmeinier to Lyon by bus

1Weekly Buses

4h 35mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from St Michel Valloire to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €38 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plan Perrine to Lyon via Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in around 4h 35m.

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