There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, car, or train
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 Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Thonon-les-Bainsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
5h 4mDrive 215.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtelcar 215.3 km
2h 34m€33–48Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Aigletrain Re33 / ...
5h 10m€82–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Châtel215.3 km
2h 34mBus via Thonon-les-Bains
- Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Thonon-les-Bainsbus S1736
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
5h 51mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
6h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Eglise via Les Arts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Aigle via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Châtel is 243 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Eglise via Thonon-les-Bains and Les Arts in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Châtel via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Aigle in around 5h 10m.
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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève to Aigle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 50 81 74 74
- [email protected]
- Website
- Evian - Éva'd
Bus from Les Arts to Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Evian - Éva'd
Bus from Les Arts to Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Evian - Éva'd
Bus from Les Arts to Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Evian - Éva'd
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Thonon-les-Bains station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Châtel.
There are 5925+ hotels available in Châtel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Châtel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















