The average train between Lyon and Saanen takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Saanen. 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 4 hours between Lyon and Saanen. 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 Saanen at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Saanen. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Saanen station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Lyon to Saanen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Saanen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saanen station.
Book your Lyon to Saanen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and MOB.
The distance between Lyon and Saanen is 203.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saanen via Genève and Montreux in around 5h 45m.