There are 4 ways to get from Sciez to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m€18–37Bus via Thonon-les-Bains
cheapest- Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyonbus S1629 / ...
5h 31m€15–25Train
- Take the train from Machilly to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 3m€28–63Drive 171 km
- Drive from Sciez to Lyoncar 171 km
2h 7m€27–39
Sciez to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sciez to Lyon is to bus via Thonon-les-Bains which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sciez to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sciez to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Thonon-les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sciez to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Machilly and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Sciez and Lyon is 220 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Sciez to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Sciez to Lyon, including transfers.
Sciez to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Thonon-les-Bains station.
Sciez to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Machilly station.
The best way to get from Sciez to Lyon is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Sciez, France and Lyon, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mairie to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare, Machilly, and Bellegarde in around 5h 3m.
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 Machilly to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sciez to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Sciez to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sciez to Lyon is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Sciez to Lyon.
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