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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 CHF 18, while a train costs an average of CHF 37.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 37 Average price | CHF 18 Average price Cheapest | CHF 50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is CHF 20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average CHF 37.
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around CHF 37 compared to roughly CHF 50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 14. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 26m 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 Thonon-les-Bains
How to get from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:35 AM 3h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 1:15 PM Thonon-les-Bains, Gare routière du Lycée de la Versoie CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:35 AM 3h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 1:15 PM Thonon-les-Bains, Gare routière du Lycée de la Versoie CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 96514 · 884525
2:38 PM 2h51 Lyon Part Dieu 5:29 PM Thonon-les-Bains station CHF 40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 96522 · 884539
6:38 PM 2h51 Lyon Part Dieu 9:29 PM Thonon-les-Bains station CHF 40 1 One-way 1 transfer - 96520 · 884629+
L1 (23324)5:38 PM 2h51 Lyon Part Dieu 8:29 PM Thonon-les-Bains station CHF 40 1 One-way 2 transfers - 96518 · 884531
4:38 PM 2h52 Lyon Part Dieu 7:30 PM Thonon-les-Bains station CHF 40 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
3:55 PM 4h05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:00 PM Thonon-les-Bains, Gare routière du Lycée de la Versoie CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 96504+
345178:38 AM 3h12 Lyon Part Dieu 11:50 AM Thonon-les-Bains station CHF 40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is CHF 20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average CHF 37.
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Thonon-les-Bains 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 Thonon-les-Bains station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains, Gare routière du Lycée de la Versoie.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Thonon-les-Bains by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Thonon-les-Bains by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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