There are 3 ways to get from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), 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 Sallanches - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57m€23–40Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 26m€41–84Drive 200.4 km
- Drive from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyoncar 200.4 km
2h 25m€31–45
Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Chef-lieu and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Sallanches - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Les Contamines-Montjoie and Lyon is 243 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.
The best way to get from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon, including transfers.
Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Sallanches - Bus Station.
Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Les Contamines-Montjoie, France and Lyon, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Sallanches - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chef-lieu to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare le Fayet, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Bellegarde in around 5h 26m.
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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- €21–45
- 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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Sallanches - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- 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 Sallanches - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Lyon.
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