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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Sallanches among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 140 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Sallanches, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Sallanches:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sallanches costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Sallanches take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £36. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 13m 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.
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.
How to get to Sallanches from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Sallanches is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Sallanches are Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy, Megève, Geneva and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Sallanches on Omio.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a high-alpine town at the foot of Mont Blanc, known for skiing, climbing and glacier views. It combines a historic resort centre with a practical mountain-town feel and a strong outdoor culture year round.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
Megève is a refined Alpine resort known for its skiing heritage, chalet style and historic village centre. Its cobbled streets, smart boutiques and mountain dining give it a polished feel year-round.
Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is an Alpine spa town at the foot of Mont Blanc, known for thermal baths and traditional Savoyard character. It blends a historic village centre with skiing and hiking in the surrounding mountains.
Travel to Sallanches easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Sallanches.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Sallanches:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sallanches costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Sallanches take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Sallanches as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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