There are 5 ways to get from Orsières to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
best- Take the train from Martigny to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 4m€71–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Martigny to Lyonbus FlixBus N1157
6h 42m€33–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Martigny to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 19m€48–112Drive 265.5 km
- Drive from Orsières to Lyoncar 265.5 km
3h 25m€48–69Train
- Take the train from Martigny to Annemassetrain Re33
- Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 55m€82–137
Orsières to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orsières to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Orsières to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Orsières to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Martigny and arriving at Lyon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
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, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Orsières and Lyon is 300 km. The road distance is 265.5 km.
The best way to get from Orsières to Lyon without a car is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 6h 4m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Orsières to Lyon, including transfers.
Orsières to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Martigny station.
Orsières to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Orsières to Lyon is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 6h 4m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Orsières, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Orsières to Lyon Part Dieu via Sembrancher, Martigny, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Martigny to Lyon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
Train from Martigny to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Martigny to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
Train from Martigny to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Martigny to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Orsières to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Orsières to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orsières to Lyon is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Orsières to Lyon.
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