What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Champex?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Champex is to bus and drive which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Champex?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Champex is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Champex?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Champex. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Evionnaz via Genève and St-Maurice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Champex?

The distance between Lyon and Champex is 306 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Champex without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Champex without a car is to train via St-Maurice which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Champex?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Lyon to Champex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Champex train from?

Lyon to Champex train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Champex train arrive?

Lyon to Champex train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Champex?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Champex is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Lyon to Champex.

Where can I stay near Champex?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Champex.

Lyon to Champex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Champex by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train via St-Maurice
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to St-Mauricetrain Re33 / ...
4h 48m
CHF 158–218
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Drive from Le Tour to Champexcar
5h 9m
CHF 23–39
Drive 263.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Champexcar 263.4 km
3h 24m
CHF 44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
6h 38m
CHF 75–125

Lyon to Champex by train and bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Champex, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Champex via Genève, St-Maurice, and Evionnaz in around 4h 48m.

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