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How to get fromGare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Bessansby train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Bessans by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    4h 18m
    €109–161

  2. Drive  234 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Bessanscar car 234 km
    2h 36m
    €45–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Val d'Isèrebus bus Ski73
    5h 43m
    €70–109

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isereshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    €116–151

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Val d'Isèrebus bus Ski73
    5h 51m
    €75–102

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  • Distance: 241.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, France and Bessans, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bessans via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Modane in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, BensBus Airport Ski Transfers operates a shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere on demand. Tickets cost €55–75 and the journey takes 4h.

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