There are 4 ways to get from Contamine-sur-Arve 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
best- Take the bus from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
3h 38m€49–65Bus via Gare
cheapest- Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 40m€14–25Train
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 43m€51–80Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyoncar 162.1 km
1h 46m€31–45
Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is to bus via Gare which costs €14 - €25 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bossy and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via La Roche-sur-Foron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Roche-sur-Foron and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Contamine-sur-Arve and Lyon is 194 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 3h 38m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 La Roche-sur-Foron station.
The best way to get from Contamine-sur-Arve to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 43m.
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 once a week. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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 La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from La Roche-sur-Foron to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- 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
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 Lyon Part Dieu 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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