How to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Les Arcs

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Les Arcs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $661.

Distance: 177 miles (286 km)

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$105

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$54

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$661

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$121

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3h 53m

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3h 23m

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6h 33m

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3h 59m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.7kg

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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs

Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Les Arcs, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs is a bus with an average price of $54.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Les Arcs:

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Les Arcs costing on average $105.

A bus is $608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Les Arcs costing on average $661.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Les Arcs take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Les Arcs including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Les Arcs among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 36m faster (3h 23m by train vs 3h 59m by car) and roughly $16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 vs $121). 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 Les Arcs

How to get from Lyon to Les Arcs by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • FlixBus
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Les Arcs

Travel to Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Les Arcs including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs is a bus with an average price of $54.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Les Arcs:

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Les Arcs costing on average $105.

A bus is $608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Les Arcs costing on average $661.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Les Arcs is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Les Arcs take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

The distance from Lyon to Les Arcs is approximately 177 miles (286 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Les Arcs is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Les Arcs:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Les Arcs - Draguignan.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Les Arcs, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Les Arcs by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer to go to Les Arcs by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Les Arcs by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Les Arcs with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Air France.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Les Arcs often also extend their vacation to go to Nice, Paris, Marseille, Ventimiglia, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Les Arcs and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Les Arcs to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Les Arcs, 3 to 5 days is ideal, allowing time to enjoy skiing, explore the alpine village, and relax.
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