There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Val-d'Isère by bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, or shuttle
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 Tignes - Val Claretbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m€42–63Drive 232.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Val-d'Isèrecar 232.1 km
2h 47m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourg St Mauricetrain Ter
4h 39m€70–120Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere
4h 59m€71–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Val-d'Isère is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Val-d'Isère is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Val-d'Isère. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Tignes - Val Claret via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Val-d'Isère. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bourg St Maurice via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Lyon and Val-d'Isère is 250 km. The road distance is 232.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Val-d'Isère without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lyon to Val-d'Isère, including transfers.
Lyon to Val-d'Isère bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Val-d'Isère 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 Val-d'Isère is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Val-d'Isère, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret twice daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Val-d'Isère via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Bourg St Maurice in around 4h 39m.
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 Bourg St Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourg St Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- bensbus.co.uk
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Val-d'Isère bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tignes - Val Claret station.
Lyon to Val-d'Isère 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 Val-d'Isère is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Lyon to Val-d'Isère.
There are 5588+ hotels available in Val-d'Isère.


















