How to travel from Val d'Isère to Lyon

There are 2 options to travel between Val d'Isère and Lyon including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Val d'Isère to Lyon is a train with an average price of $50.

This is compared to other travel options from Val d'Isère to Lyon:

A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Val d'Isère to Lyon costing on average $53.

The fastest way to travel from Val d'Isère to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

The distance from Val d'Isère to Lyon is approximately 105 miles (169 km).

The average frequency per day from Val d'Isère to Lyon is:

• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Val d'Isère and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Val d'Isère to Lyon:

• Trains mostly depart from Bourg-Saint-Maurice station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Tignes Val Claret, Route du Golf and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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

• Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, AlpyBus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Val d'Isère to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, AlpyBus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Val d'Isère 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.