How far is it from Lyon to Matterhorn?

The distance between Lyon and Matterhorn is 401 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Matterhorn without a car is to train and travel which takes 6h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Lyon to Matterhorn, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Matterhorn?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Matterhorn.

Lyon to Matterhorn - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Matterhorn by train, unknown, or bus

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Train, travel
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1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain
3. Walk from Zermatt to Matterhornunknown
6h 21m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Martignybus FlixBus N1157
2. Walk from Les Haudères, centre to Matterhornunknown
9h 12m
Bus, travel via Aosta
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
2. Take the bus from Chamonix to Aostabus
3. Walk from Valtournenche Breuil - Terminal Bus to Matterhornunknown
9h 35m

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Distance: 401.2 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Matterhorn, Aosta Valley, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Lyon to Matterhorn. However, you can take the train to Geneve, take the train to Visp, take the train to Zermatt, then travel to Matterhorn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Matterhorn via Martigny, gare, Sion, poste/gare, and Les Haudères, centre in around 9h 12m.

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