There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Orsières by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
5h 21mCHF 74–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Aostabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Aosta, Autostazione to Orsières, garebus 211
7h 45mCHF 23–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Genève to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
5h 46mCHF 55–89Drive 264.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Orsièrescar 264.5 km
3h 22mCHF 45–65
Lyon to Orsières by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Orsières is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Orsières is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Orsières. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Orsières, gare via Aosta, Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Orsières. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Orsières via Genève, Martigny and Sembrancher. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Lyon and Orsières is 306 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Orsières without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Lyon to Orsières, including transfers.
Lyon to Orsières bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Orsières 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 Orsières is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Orsières, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orsières via Genève, Martigny, and Sembrancher in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Orsières, gare via Aosta, Autostazione in around 7h 45m.
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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Orsières bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Aosta station.
Lyon to Orsières train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Orsières is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Lyon to Orsières.
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