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

The cheapest way to get from Douvaine to Lyon is to bus via Annemasse which costs €14 - €27 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douvaine to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Douvaine and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Douvaine to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Altéa P+R and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Douvaine and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Douvaine to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Machilly and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Douvaine to Lyon?

The distance between Douvaine and Lyon is 178 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Douvaine to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Douvaine to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douvaine to Lyon bus from?

Douvaine to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annemasse station.

Where do I catch the Douvaine to Lyon train from?

Douvaine to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Machilly station.

Train or bus from Douvaine to Lyon?

The best way to get from Douvaine to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Annemasse, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Douvaine to Lyon bus arrive?

Douvaine to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Douvaine to Lyon train arrive?

Douvaine to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Douvaine to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Douvaine to Lyon is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Douvaine to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3950+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 4 ways to get from Douvaine to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Machilly to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 9m
€28–57
Bus via Annemasse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 14m
€14–26
Drive 164.2 km
1. Drive from Douvaine to Lyoncar 164.2 km
1h 59m
€26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyonbus S1736
4h 41m
€17–29

Douvaine to Lyon by bus and train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.4 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Mairie to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare, Machilly, and Bellegarde in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annemasse to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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