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Compare bus and train 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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon
How to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus9:40 AM4h05Thonon-les-Bains1:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:40 AM4h05Thonon-les-Bains1:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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884672 · 965723:29 PM2h35Thonon-les-Bains station6:04 PMLyon Part Dieu$511One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 884558 · 965588:30 AM2h52Thonon-les-Bains station11:22 AMLyon Part Dieu$391One-way1 transfer
- 884562 · 9656210:30 AM2h52Thonon-les-Bains station1:22 PMLyon Part Dieu$391One-way1 transfer
- 884566 · 9656612:30 PM2h52Thonon-les-Bains station3:22 PMLyon Part Dieu$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:50 PM3h40Thonon-les-Bains8:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$311One-way0 transfers
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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 $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Lyon by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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