There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain Fr
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Mairie - La Postebus S53
6h 11m€46–70Drive 221.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessanscar 221.2 km
2h 26m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Mairie - La Postebus S53
6h 30m€37–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Bessans221.2 km
2h 26mTrain, bus via Chambéry
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Mairie - La Postebus S53
6h 18m€46–100
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Mairie - La Poste via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bessans is 265 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bessans.
There are 1145+ hotels available in Bessans.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Bessans, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Mairie - La Poste via Grenoble - Bus Station, Grenoble Gare Routiere, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Mairie - La Poste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Mairie - La Poste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Mairie - La Poste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bessans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























