The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Serre Chevalier
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Serre Chevalier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Serre Chevalier will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lyon for Serre Chevalier every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 40 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lyon to Serre Chevalier
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Serre Chevalier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 163 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Serre Chevalier train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886113+ 17353 | On time 07:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h51 | 13:11 Briançon | 1 change | |
18508+ 9247+ 89129 | On time 09:34 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h19 | 14:53 Serre Chevalier | 2 changes | |
18508+ 9247+ 89129 | On time 09:34 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h06 | 14:40 Briançon | 2 changes | |
18508+ 9247+ 89129 | On time 09:34 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h13 | 14:47 Serre Chevalier | 2 changes | |
17615 · 885611+ 17406 | On time 10:16 Lyon Part Dieu | 6h40 | 16:56 Briançon | 2 changes | |
886179+ 17361 | On time 12:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 5h29 | 17:49 Briançon | 1 change | |
6813+ 17410 | On time 12:55 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h34 | 20:29 Briançon | 1 change | |
17621 · 885615+ 89095 | On time 13:16 Lyon Part Dieu | 6h29 | 19:45 Briançon | 2 changes | |
886123+ 17365 · 880615 | On time 15:43 Lyon-Jean-Macé | 5h30 | 21:13 Briançon | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Serre Chevalier
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 19:57 |
Train companies: SNCF TER from Lyon to Serre Chevalier trainsSNCF TER trains will get you between Lyon and Serre Chevalier from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Serre Chevalier
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
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