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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Sierre
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Sierre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €94.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price | €118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Sierre, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Sierre:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sierre costing on average €94.
Other travel options to Sierre take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €101. The journey takes 6h 17m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Sierre:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sierre costing on average €94.
Other travel options to Sierre take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Sierre 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 Sierre/Siders.
- Buses mostly depart from Givors, Plaza Jean Berry and arrive in Sion, Rue Traversière / Chemin Saint-Hubert (BP).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sierre by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Sierre by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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