There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train via Vevey, gare
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Veveytrain Re33 / ...
4h 8mCHF 57–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1629 / ...
5h 15mCHF 33–62Drive 231.6 km
- Drive from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Deniscar 231.6 km
2h 50mCHF 38–55Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Palézieuxtrain Ir15 / ...
4h 20mCHF 55–139
Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Châtel-St-Denis, centre via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Vevey via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Lyon and Châtel-Saint-Denis is 254 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis without a car is to train via Vevey, gare which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis, including transfers.
Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis 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-Saint-Denis is to train via Vevey, gare which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Châtel-St-Denis, centre via Genève, Vevey, and Vevey, gare in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 17–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
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
- CHF 25–50
- 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- 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
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Vevey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Palézieux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Lyon to Châtel-Saint-Denis.
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