There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain Tgv
- Take the train from Grenoble to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
3h 57m€71–113Drive 182.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeiniercar 182.7 km
1h 54m€28–41Bus
- 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 St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
5h 35m€32–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Valmeinier182.7 km
1h 54mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Fr
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
5h 26m€42–63Train, 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 St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
5h 41m€41–87
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Plan Perrine via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Grenoble and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Valmeinier is 251 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valmeinier via Grenoble, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Plan Perrine via Grenoble - Bus Station, Grenoble Gare Routiere, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routiere in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Grenoble to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- 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 St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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 St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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 St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Valmeinier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Grenoble station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Valmeinier.
There are 6658+ hotels available in Valmeinier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Valmeinier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























