How to travel from Megeve to Lyon, France
The distance between Megeve and Lyon is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Megeve to Lyon by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Megeve if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€22($22)
Swiss PostAuto
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Megeve and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Megeve to Lyon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Megeve and Lyon is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Megeve and Lyon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Megeve to Lyon is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Megeve and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Megeve and Lyon. We recommend that you drive to Lyon. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Megeve and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Megeve to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sallanches Gare. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Swiss PostAuto, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Megeve and Lyon. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Megeve to Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Megeve and Lyon. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Megeve to Lyon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Compare travel optionsbetween Megeve and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €22($22) | once a week | 211km (131 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | 3h 50m | €16($16) | every 20 mins | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €25($25) | on demand | 182km (113 miles) |
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Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon