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Compare train and bus for Annemasse to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annemasse to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Annemasse to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Annemasse to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Annemasse to Lyon:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annemasse to Lyon costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 53m 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 Annemasse to Lyon
How to get from Annemasse to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Annemasse to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:40 PM 2h50 Annemasse, Jean Monnet P+R 8:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus5:40 PM 2h50 Annemasse, Jean Monnet P+R 8:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
884558 · 965589:06 AM 2h16 Annemasse station 11:22 AM Lyon Part Dieu €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
884578 · 965787:05 PM 2h17 Annemasse station 9:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
884566 · 965661:05 PM 2h17 Annemasse station 3:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
884662 · 9656412:05 PM 2h17 Annemasse station 2:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
509843:20 PM 2h40 Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King 6:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
509828:35 AM 2h35 Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King 11:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM 3h15 Annemasse, Jean Monnet P+R 1:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Annemasse to Lyon:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annemasse to Lyon costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Annemasse and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Annemasse station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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