There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Forontrain Ter
2h 21m€17–32Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to La Roche-sur-Forontrain Ter
4h 29m€46–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to La Roche-sur-Foron151.8 km
1h 29mDrive 151.8 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foroncar 151.8 km
1h 29m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Foronbus Autocar
3h€18–29
Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron is to bus and train which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at La Roche-sur-Foron via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at La Roche-sur-Foron via Lyon Part Dieu and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and La Roche-sur-Foron is 161 km. The road distance is 151.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 21m and costs €16 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and La Roche-sur-Foron, France?
You can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to La Roche-sur-Foron via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bellegarde in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to La Roche-sur-Foron via Annecy - Bus Station and Annecy in around 3h.
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 Annecy to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
Train from Bellegarde to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- 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 Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- 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 Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron.
Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to La Roche-sur-Foron train tickets online with Omio.
There are 413+ hotels available in La Roche-sur-Foron.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and La Roche-sur-Foron. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















