There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Châtel by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Aigletrain Re33 / ...
4h 7m€67–170Drive 220.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Châtelcar 220.5 km
2h 44m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
5h 10mTrain, 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
5h 8mBus via Thonon-les-Bains
- Take the bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bainsbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
6h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Châtel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Châtel is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Eglise via Les Arts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Aigle via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Lyon and Châtel is 288 km. The road distance is 220.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Châtel without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lyon to Châtel, including transfers.
Lyon to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon 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 to Châtel is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Châtel via Genève and Aigle in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Eglise via Thonon-les-Bains and Les Arts 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
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- 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
- €22–45
- 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 Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Aigle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 50 81 74 74
- [email protected]
- Website
- evad.fr
Bus from Les Arts to Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- evad.fr
Bus from Les Arts to Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- evad.fr
Bus from Les Arts to Eglise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- evad.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Thonon-les-Bains station.
Lyon to Châtel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Châtel is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Lyon to Châtel.
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