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How to get fromLyon to Bessansby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Bessans by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    3h 53m
    €109–162

  2. Drive  233.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lyon to Bessanscar car 233.6 km
    2h 33m
    €43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Val d'Isèrebus bus Ski73
    4h 42m
    €66–91

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isereshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    €116–151

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Val d'Isèrebus bus Ski73
    5h 43m
    €70–110

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  • Distance: 241.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bessans, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bessans via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Modane in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Val d'Isère twice a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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