There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Valmeinier 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 St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
3h 41m€55–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
4h 40m€18–30Drive 195.1 km
- Drive from Lyon to Valmeiniercar 195.1 km
2h 1m€31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Fr
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
3h 57m€26–43
Lyon to Valmeinier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Plan Perrine via Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Lyon and Valmeinier is 202 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lyon to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Lyon to Valmeinier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valmeinier via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and St Michel Valloire in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Plan Perrine via Gare Routiere in around 4h 40m.
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 St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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 St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Valmeinier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne station.
Lyon to Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lyon to Valmeinier.
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