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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 $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 3h 20m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon
How to get from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.

11:59 AM 4h23 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 4:22 PM Lyon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:59 AM 4h23 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 4:22 PM Lyon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:59 AM 4h23 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 4:22 PM Lyon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:59 AM 4h23 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 3:22 PM Lyon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, LEX L3, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
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