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Compare train and bus for Aix-les-Bains to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 12, while a train costs an average of CHF 25.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 25 Average price | CHF 12 Average price Cheapest | CHF 31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon:
A bus is CHF 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average CHF 25.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around CHF 25 compared to roughly CHF 31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 6. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aix-les-Bains to Lyon
How to get from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
2:35 PM 1h20 Aix-les-Bains, Durmettaz Centre Commercial 3:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:35 PM 1h20 Aix-les-Bains, Durmettaz Centre Commercial 3:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 17948
11:41 AM 1h11 Aix-les-Bains - Le Revard 12:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 17958
4:41 PM 1h11 Aix-les-Bains - Le Revard 5:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 17944
8:41 AM 1h11 Aix-les-Bains - Le Revard 9:52 AM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 17962
6:41 PM 1h11 Aix-les-Bains - Le Revard 7:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:35 AM 1h25 Aix-les-Bains, Durmettaz Centre Commercial 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon:
A bus is CHF 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average CHF 25.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aix-les-Bains and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aix-les-Bains - Le Revard and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Aix-les-Bains, Durmettaz Centre Commercial and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus.
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