What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vallorcine?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vallorcine is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Vallorcine?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vallorcine is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Vallorcine?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Vallorcine. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Gare Sncf via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Vallorcine?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vallorcine. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Vallorcine via Genève and Martigny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Vallorcine?

The distance between Lyon and Vallorcine is 269 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Vallorcine without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €20 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lyon to Vallorcine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vallorcine bus from?

Lyon to Vallorcine bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vallorcine train from?

Lyon to Vallorcine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Vallorcine?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vallorcine is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Geneva, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Lyon to Vallorcine bus arrive?

Lyon to Vallorcine bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where does the Lyon to Vallorcine train arrive?

Lyon to Vallorcine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Vallorcine?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vallorcine is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Lyon to Vallorcine.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Vallorcine?

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Where can I stay near Vallorcine?

There are 5102+ hotels available in Vallorcine.

Lyon to Vallorcine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Vallorcine by bus, train (TGV), or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m
€20–37
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
5h 22m
€97–150
Drive 228.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Vallorcinecar 228.3 km
2h 47m
€42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Vallorcinetrain Ter
6h 2m
€47–78

Lyon to Vallorcine by bus and train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vallorcine, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) hourly. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vallorcine via Genève and Martigny in around 5h 22m.

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