How to travel from Sallanches to Lyon

There are 2 options to travel between Sallanches and Lyon including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Sallanches to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $21.

This is compared to other travel options from Sallanches to Lyon:

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sallanches to Lyon costing on average $54.

The fastest way to travel from Sallanches to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Sallanches to Lyon is approximately 86 miles (140 km).

The average frequency per day from Sallanches to Lyon is:

• Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sallanches to Lyon:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sallanches to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Sallanches to Lyon:

• 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Sallanches 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.