There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Mont Cenis by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Modanetrain Ter
3h 58m€80–140Drive 229.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Mont Ceniscar 229.4 km
2h 33m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
4h 38m€79–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain Fr
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lanslebourg - Les Champsbus S53
4h 36m€44–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mont Cenis is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mont Cenis is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Mont Cenis. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mont Cenis. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Lyon and Mont Cenis is 237 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Mont Cenis without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Lyon to Mont Cenis, including transfers.
Lyon to Mont Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Mont Cenis 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 Mont Cenis is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mont Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mont Cenis via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Modane in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Mont Cenis via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Modane in around 4h 38m.
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 Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- 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 Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- 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 Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Lanslebourg - Les Champs
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Mont Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Lyon to Mont Cenis 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 Mont Cenis is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Lyon to Mont Cenis.
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