What is the cheapest way to get from Vals to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Vals to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vals to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Vals to Lyon is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Vals and Lyon?

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, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Vals to Lyon?

The distance between Vals and Lyon is 597 km. The road distance is 489 km.

How do I travel from Vals to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Vals to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €170 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Vals to Lyon?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Vals to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vals to Lyon bus from?

Vals to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chur train station.

Where do I catch the Vals to Lyon train from?

Vals to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.

Train or bus from Vals to Lyon?

The best way to get from Vals to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Vals to Lyon bus arrive?

Vals to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Vals to Lyon train arrive?

Vals to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Vals to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Vals to Lyon is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Vals to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4133+ hotels available in Lyon.

Vals to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Vals and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Vals to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Vals, Post and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Ilanz, Bahnhof/Post, Chur train station and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Vals to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chur to Genèvetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
10h 3m
€175–520
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chur train station to Turinbus FlixBus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 16m
€59–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 20m
€68–110
Drive 489 km
1. Drive from Vals to Lyoncar 489 km
6h 38m
€86–124
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
9h 20m
€152–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 48m
€175–444
Drive, bus, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Drive from Vals to Nufenen, Dorfcar
2. Take the bus from Nufenen, Dorf to Bellinzona, Stazionebus
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
8h 47m
€99–237

Vals to Lyon by bus and train

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Distance: 597 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vals, Post to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Ilanz, Bahnhof/Post, Chur, Bahnhofplatz, Chur train station, and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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