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Compare train and bus for Sallanches to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sallanches to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sallanches to Lyon:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sallanches to Lyon costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Sallanches to Lyon
How to get from Sallanches to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sallanches to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:50 AM3h25Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare)11:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:20 PM3h05Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare)7:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:20 PM3h05Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare)7:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
800143:45 PM3h10Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare)6:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$301One-way0 transfers
50952 · 516605:30 PM3h30Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare)9:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:20 PM3h25Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare)6:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sallanches to Lyon:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sallanches to Lyon costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sallanches and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sallanches-Combloux-Megève and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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