The average train between Lyon and Orsières takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Orsières. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Orsières. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Orsières at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Orsières? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Orsières. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Martigny station via Geneve station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Lyon to Orsières train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Orsières train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Martigny station.
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The distance between Lyon and Orsières is 180.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orsières via Genève, Martigny, and Sembrancher in around 5h 21m.