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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
96514 · 8845252:38 PM2h51Lyon Part Dieu5:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
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- 96514 · 8845252:38 PM2h51Lyon Part Dieu5:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 96514 · 8845252:38 PM2h51Lyon Part Dieu5:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 96510 · 88452112:38 PM2h51Lyon Part Dieu3:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
- 96522 · 8845396:38 PM2h51Lyon Part Dieu9:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
- 96508 · 88451710:38 AM2h51Lyon Part Dieu1:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
- 96504+
345178:38 AM3h12Lyon Part Dieu11:50 AMThonon-les-Bains station$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- 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, Bd du Canal (Bus Visiteurs).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Thonon-les-Bains by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Thonon-les-Bains by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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