There are 4 ways to get from Valmeinier to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 13m€56–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plan Perrine to Gare Routierebus S41
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Lyonbus 726
4h 35m€19–30Drive 195.5 km
- Drive from Valmeinier to Lyoncar 195.5 km
2h 3m€31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Le Pont du Moulin to Gare Routierebus S41
- Take the train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3h 43m€26–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Plan Perrine and arriving at Lyon via Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Valmeinier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Valmeinier and Lyon is 202 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Valmeinier to Lyon, including transfers.
Valmeinier to Lyon bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, depart from Plan Perrine station.
Valmeinier to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire station.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Valmeinier, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Valmeinier to Lyon Part Dieu via St Michel Valloire and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plan Perrine to Lyon via Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in around 4h 35m.
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 St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Plan Perrine to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Le Pont du Moulin to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Valmeinier to Lyon bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, arrive at Gare Routiere station.
Valmeinier to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valmeinier to Lyon is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Valmeinier to Lyon.
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