There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to La Forclaz by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Evian Les Bainstrain Ter
4h 18m€78–128Drive 198.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to La Forclazcar 198.5 km
2h 22m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bainsbus S1629 / ...
4h 31m€60–79Bus via Bioge
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 52m€38–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Forclaz is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to La Forclaz is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to La Forclaz. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Thonon-les-Bains via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Forclaz. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Evian Les Bains via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Lyon and La Forclaz is 223 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to La Forclaz without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lyon to La Forclaz, including transfers.
Lyon to La Forclaz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to La Forclaz 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 La Forclaz is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Forclaz, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Forclaz via Bellegarde and Evian Les Bains in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Evian Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Evian Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to La Forclaz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thonon-les-Bains station.
Lyon to La Forclaz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to La Forclaz is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lyon to La Forclaz.
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