The cheapest and fastest trains from Samoëns to Lyon
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Samoëns to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Samoëns to Lyon will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Samoëns for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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, train and flight for Samoëns to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Samoëns to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £125.
Distance: 150 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £228 Average Price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Samoëns to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Samoëns to Lyon trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:11 Samoëns | 4h11 | 15:22 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:11 Samoëns | 3h10 | 15:21 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
![]() | 09:11 Samoëns | 3h11 | 12:22 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Samoëns to Lyon
Trains from Samoëns to Lyon run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: SNCF TER from Samoëns to Lyon trainsSNCF TER trains will get you between Samoëns and Lyon from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Samoëns to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Samoëns to Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Samoëns and Lyon
- 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
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