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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 prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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€38 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains, Pl. de Crète.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF to go to Thonon-les-Bains by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Thonon-les-Bains by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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