How to travel from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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€39

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€21

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3h 8m

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2h 38m

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3h 33m

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from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM4h05
Thonon-les-Bains, Pl. de Crète
01:45PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM4h05
Thonon-les-Bains, Pl. de Crète
01:45PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TER884558 · 96558
08:30AM2h52
Thonon-les-Bains station
11:22AMLyon Part Dieu
$371One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF | Autocar411002+TER884562 · 96562
10:17AM3h09
Thonon-les-Bains station
01:26PMLyon Part Dieu
$371One-way
2 transfers
SNCF | Autocar411006+TER884566 · 96566
12:10PM4h12
Thonon-les-Bains station
04:22PMLyon Part Dieu
$371One-way
2 transfers
TER884574 · 96574
04:30PM2h52
Thonon-les-Bains station
07:22PMLyon Part Dieu
$491One-way
1 transfer
Regiojet(Prague -> Lyon)
11:35AM3h15
Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
02:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:50PM3h40
Thonon-les-Bains, Pl. de Crète
08:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Thonon-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 Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Thonon-les-Bains and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average $37 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thonon-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 Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Thonon-les-Bains station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Thonon-les-Bains, Pl. de Crète and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Thonon-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.
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