There are 8 ways to get from Vals to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Zurich
best- Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 18m€157–245Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Vals to Splügencar
- Take the bus from Splügen to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 729 / ...
11h 30m€51–97Train, bus
- Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 20m€63–100Drive 488.9 km
- Drive from Vals to Lyoncar 488.9 km
6h 39m€88–127Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 18m€182–437Train
- Take the train from Chur to Genèvetrain Ic
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 33m€162–240Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
9h 20m€142–375Drive, bus, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Drive from Vals to Nufenen, Dorfcar
- Take the bus from Nufenen, Dorf to Bellinzona, Stazionebus
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
8h 48m€105–258
Vals to Lyon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vals to Lyon is to drive and bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vals to Lyon is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Vals to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ilanz and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Chur, Zürich HB and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Vals and Lyon is 592 km. The road distance is 488.9 km.
The best way to get from Vals to Lyon without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 18m and costs €150 - €250.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Vals to Lyon, including transfers.
Vals to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.
Vals to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vals to Lyon is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Vals to Lyon.
There are 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.
What companies run services between Vals, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
You can take a bus from Vals, Post to Lyon Part Dieu via Ilanz, Bahnhof/Post, Ilanz, Chur, Zürich HB, and Geneve in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–380
Train from Chur to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chur to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chur to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chur to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chur to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- RegioJet
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