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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Clarens is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Clarens is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Clarens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Clarens. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Clarens, centre via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Clarens?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Clarens. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montreux via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to Clarens?

The distance between Lyon and Clarens is 248 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Clarens without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Lyon to Clarens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Clarens bus from?

Lyon to Clarens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Clarens train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Clarens?

The best way to get from Lyon to Clarens is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Clarens bus arrive?

Lyon to Clarens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Lyon to Clarens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Clarens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Clarens is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Lyon to Clarens.

Where can I stay near Clarens?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Clarens.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Clarens by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Re33 / ...
3h 37m
CHF 56–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1629 / ...
4h 50m
CHF 31–59
Drive 234.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Clarenscar 234.2 km
2h 38m
CHF 39–56

Lyon to Clarens by train and bus

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3h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.1 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clarens, Jaman via Genève, Montreux, and Montreux, gare in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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