There are 4 ways to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
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 Thonon Les Bains to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 29m€32–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon183.4 km
2h 37m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m€20–40Drive 181.7 km
- Drive from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyoncar 181.7 km
2h 12m€29–41
Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thonon-les-Bains and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Thonon Les Bains and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Thonon-les-Bains and Lyon is 197 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.
The best way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon, including transfers.
Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Thonon-les-Bains station.
Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Thonon Les Bains station.
The best way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Thonon-les-Bains, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Thonon Les Bains to Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
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 Thonon Les Bains to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Thonon Les Bains to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thonon-les-Bains and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.