How to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł144 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 zł144, while a train costs an average of zł190.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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4h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is a bus with an average price of zł144.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon:

A bus is zł46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average zł190.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł190 compared to roughly zł277 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł86. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 2h 18m 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.

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from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon

How to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50220
    9:45 AM3h10
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Gare SNCF
    12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    791One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50220
    9:45 AM3h10
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Gare SNCF
    12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    791One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50220
    9:45 AM3h10
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Gare SNCF
    12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    791One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER884672 · 96572
    2:49 PM3h15
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet
    6:04 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER884570 · 96570+LEX L3L3 (23484)
    1:49 PM3h33
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet
    5:22 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1581One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER884566 · 96566+LEX L3L3 (23482)
    11:49 AM3h33
    Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet
    3:22 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1581One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is a bus with an average price of zł144.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon:

A bus is zł46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average zł190.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 16m.

The distance from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Gare SNCF and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Cars Région Haute-Savoie, SNCF Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, LEX L3, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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