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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Sierre
Omio recommends booking the train 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 48m. 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 €93.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€93 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Sierre:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sierre costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Sierre take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around €93 compared to roughly €117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 3h 32m 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 Sierre
How to get from Lyon to Sierre by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Sierre is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 AM5h55Lyon4:00 PMSierre€161One-way0 transfers
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10:05 AM5h55Lyon4:00 PMSierre€161One-way0 transfers
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10:05 AM5h55Lyon4:00 PMSierre€161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Sierre:
A bus is €101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sierre costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Sierre take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Givors, Plaza Jean Berry and arrive in Sion, Rue Traversière / Chemin Saint-Hubert (BP).
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Sierre by bus.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Sierre by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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