- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Leading fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand setting.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£52
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h 55 m
Buses on 12 Sept
3
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Les Menuires to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Les Menuires to Lyon will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 3 buses from Les Menuires to Lyon, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Les Menuires to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 139 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Les Menuires to Lyon:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Les Menuires to Lyon costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, AlpyBus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Les Menuires to Lyon coaches for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 Les Menuires | 3h15 | 14:30 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:10 Les Menuires | 2h20 | 23:30 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
![]() | 5:25 Les Menuires | 2h50 | 8:15 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:25 Les Menuires | 2h50 | 9:15 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Les Menuires to Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 139 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 139 km |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 4:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
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Service is included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; cafés often just leave small change.
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Lyon Perrache Bus Station -> Place Bellecour, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Les Menuires to Lyon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Les Menuires to Lyon buses use the Les Ménuires, Gare Routière to Lyon, Aéroport Saint Exupéry station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Use this guide to compare Les Menuires and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Les Ménuires, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafés and small restaurants are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Les Ménuires, Gare Routière. ATMs are available at Les Ménuires, Gare Routière.
Ticket office support is available at Les Ménuires, Gare Routière.
Available at Les Ménuires, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Ménuires, Gare Routière: The station is accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
Les Ménuires has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby eateries available.
Wi-Fi is available at Les Ménuires. ATMs are available at Les Ménuires.
Ticket office support is available at Les Ménuires.
Available at Les Ménuires: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Ménuires: Ramps available for accessibility.
Lyon, Aéroport Saint Exupéry has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Aéroport Saint Exupéry: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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