There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Col du Galibier by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
4h 3m€97–153Drive 196.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Col du Galibiercar 196.7 km
2h 26m€31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaretbus 55
4h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaretbus 55
4h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Col du Galibier is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Col du Galibier is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Col du Galibier. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Col du Lautaret via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Col du Galibier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Lyon and Col du Galibier is 224 km. The road distance is 196.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Col du Galibier without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Lyon to Col du Galibier, including transfers.
Lyon to Col du Galibier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Col du Galibier 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 Col du Galibier is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Col du Galibier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Col du Galibier via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and St Michel Valloire in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Col du Galibier via Gare Routière and Col du Lautaret in around 4h 33m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- 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 Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaret
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaret
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Col du Galibier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Lyon to Col du Galibier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Col du Galibier is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lyon to Col du Galibier.
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