There are 4 ways to get from Flaine to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Magland to Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 35m€104–149Drive 209.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Flaine to Lyoncar 209.7 km
2h 26m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Flaine - Ascenseur 1 to Cluses - Pôle Multimodalbus Lcfe
- Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 42mBus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Flaine - Flaine Forum to Cluses - Pôle Multimodalbus Lcfe
- Take the bus from Cluses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flaine to Lyon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Flaine to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Flaine to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Flaine - Ascenseur 1 and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via Cluses 74. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Flaine to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Magland and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Flaine and Lyon is 234 km. The road distance is 209.7 km.
The best way to get from Flaine to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Flaine to Lyon, including transfers.
Flaine to Lyon bus services, operated by ARV’i Mobilité, depart from Flaine - Ascenseur 1 station.
Flaine to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Magland station.
The best way to get from Flaine to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Flaine, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Flaine to Lyon Part Dieu via Magland and Annemasse in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flaine - Ascenseur 1 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via Cluses 74 in around 4h 42m.
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 Magland to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 04 50 91 49 96
- [email protected]
- Website
- ARV’i Mobilité
Bus from Flaine - Ascenseur 1 to Cluses - Pôle Multimodal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- ARV’i Mobilité
Bus from Flaine - Flaine Forum to Cluses - Pôle Multimodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- ARV’i Mobilité
Bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Cluses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Flaine to Lyon bus services, operated by ARV’i Mobilité, arrive at Cluses - Pôle Multimodal station.
Flaine to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flaine to Lyon is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Flaine to Lyon.
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