How to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains

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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Aix-les-Bains

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €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 €12, while a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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€26

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€32

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1h 59m

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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains

Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Aix-les-Bains take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lyon and Aix-les-Bains including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2m faster (1h 20m by train vs 1h 22m by car) and roughly €6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€26 vs €32). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains

How to get from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • TER17972
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains

Travel to Aix-les-Bains easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Aix-les-Bains including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Aix-les-Bains take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is approximately 52 miles (84 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Aix-les-Bains as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Aix-les-Bains - Le Revard.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Chambéry, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Aix-les-Bains by bus.
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia to go to Aix-les-Bains by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Aix-les-Bains often also extend their vacation to go to Annecy, Geneva, Paris, Chambéry, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aix-les-Bains and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Aix-les-Bains to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days is generally sufficient to explore the main attractions of Aix-les-Bains, including its thermal spas, the scenic Lac du Bourget, and the nearby Mont Revard for outdoor activities.
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