There are 5 ways to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
2h 24m€66–84Drive 162.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyoncar 162.1 km
1h 46m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Reignier to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 15m€58–94Fly
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
1h 55m€130–272Bus via Geneva - Bus Station
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 24m€27–42
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Roche-sur-Foron and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Reignier and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Contamine-sur-Arve and Lyon is 180 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €65 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon, including transfers.
Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Roche-sur-Foron station.
Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Reignier station.
The best way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €65 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Contamine-sur-Arve, France and Lyon, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere twice a week. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon Part Dieu via Reignier and Bellegarde in around 3h 15m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Reignier to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon.
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