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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $63 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 57m 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 Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
How to get from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:45 AM2h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:35 PMSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Gare Routière$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:45 AM2h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:35 PMSaint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Gare Routière$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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41001112:50 PM2h48Lyon Part Dieu3:38 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan$441One-way1 transfer
Other options
18517+
4100592:50 PM2h48Lyon Part Dieu5:38 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan$441One-way1 transfer
18523+
4100415:50 PM2h48Lyon Part Dieu8:38 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan$441One-way1 transfer
18507+
4100039:50 AM2h49Lyon Part Dieu12:39 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan$441One-way1 transfer
18527+
4100497:50 PM3h42Lyon Part Dieu11:32 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan$441One-way1 transfer
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4100436:08 PM3h33Lyon Part Dieu9:41 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan$491One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Trenitalia to go to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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