There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain Fr
5h 46m€44–67Drive 203.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Ceniscar 203.7 km
2h 9m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
6h 5m€35–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Val-Cenis203.7 km
2h 9mTrain 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
5h 53m€44–97
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Modane via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Val-Cenis is 246 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Val-Cenis, France?
Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Grenoble - Bus Station, Grenoble Gare Routiere, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 5m.
- 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
- +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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Val-Cenis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Modane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val-Cenis.
There are 7130+ hotels available in Val-Cenis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Val-Cenis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.