There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
2h 28m€24–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pont Guillotiere to Sncfbus A32
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Châtillon-en-Michaille centrebus X36
4h 19m€10–20Drive 104.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaillecar 104.9 km
1h 14m€17–24
Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille is to bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille. However, there are services departing from Pont Guillotiere and arriving at Châtillon-en-Michaille centre via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bellegarde via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Lyon and Châtillon-en-Michaille is 135 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille, including transfers.
Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Ain, depart from Pont Guillotiere station.
Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille 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 Châtillon-en-Michaille is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Châtillon-en-Michaille, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 26m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pont Guillotiere to Châtillon-en-Michaille centre via Gare Routière in around 4h 19m.
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 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
- 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
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Pont Guillotiere to Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Châtillon-en-Michaille centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Gare Routière to Châtillon-en-Michaille centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Ain, arrive at Sncf station.
Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Lyon to Châtillon-en-Michaille.
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