There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Risoul by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montdauphin - Guillestrebus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€17–28Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montdauphin-Guillestretrain Ter
6h 29m€48–100Drive 249.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Risoulcar 249.5 km
3h 18m€40–58
Lyon to Risoul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Risoul is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Risoul is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Risoul. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Camping Saint-James via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Risoul. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Montdauphin-Guillestre via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Lyon and Risoul is 263 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Risoul without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €17 - €28.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Lyon to Risoul, including transfers.
Lyon to Risoul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Risoul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Risoul is to bus which takes 6h and costs €17 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Risoul, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montdauphin - Guillestre once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Camping Saint-James via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montdauphin-Guillestre, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montdauphin - Guillestre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Risoul bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montdauphin - Guillestre station.
Lyon to Risoul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Risoul is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Lyon to Risoul.
There are 2861+ hotels available in Risoul.