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

The cheapest way to get from Orsières to Lyon is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orsières to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Orsières and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Orsières to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Orsières, La Place and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aosta and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Orsières and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Orsières to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Orsières and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Sembrancher, Martigny and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Orsières to Lyon?

The distance between Orsières and Lyon is 301 km. The road distance is 265.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Orsières to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Orsières to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orsières to Lyon bus from?

Orsières to Lyon bus services, operated by TMR, depart from Orsières, La Place station.

Where do I catch the Orsières to Lyon train from?

Orsières to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.

Train or bus from Orsières to Lyon?

The best way to get from Orsières to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Orsières to Lyon bus arrive?

Orsières to Lyon bus services, operated by TMR, arrive at Aosta, Autostazione station.

Where does the Orsières to Lyon train arrive?

Orsières to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Orsières to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Orsières to Lyon is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Orsières to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Martigny to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 32m
€68–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orsières, La Place to Aosta, Autostazionebus 211
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonixbus
3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
€26–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Martigny to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 19m
€47–110
Drive 265.5 km
1. Drive from Orsières to Lyoncar 265.5 km
3h 25m
€48–69

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Distance: 300.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Orsières, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Orsières to Lyon Part Dieu via Sembrancher, Martigny, and Geneve in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orsières, La Place to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aosta and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 8h 20m.

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