National Express

[Grumpy]

Is there an equivalent of National Express coaches in France? Failing that does anyone know of any scheduled coach operators that traverse the country. I'm wanting to travel from St Malo/Cherbourg/Caen to Lyon/Chambery/Tignes.

Many thanks, Steve

[Loiseau]

The French seem to be keener on rail travel than on long-distance coaches. 
It's worth checking the train fares, as they can be a lot cheaper than in the UK.  The other day I had a one-hour train ride to Nantes for 8.50 euros single.  Compares pretty favourably with bus fares here in London, which can be £2 for the shortest of hops.

I just tried the sncf site  http://www.tgv.com/UK/index_HD.html
and see the 2nd class fare from Rennes to Lyon (I was just looking at the TGV element) is 73E one way (only 25E with "Prems" - but I am not sure that sort of conditions are attached to that deal).  It's only a 4 hour journey by train.

 

Angela

[Clarkkent]

There is an organisation called Eurolines which runs international coach services across Europe. You could have a look at its website to see whether it would meet your needs.

My daughter - when a student - travelled from Cahors to London and did not enjoy the experience. The thought of travelling anywhere by coach fills me with dread. Take the train.

[lacote0_0]

I don't think you will find a bus from Chambery or Lyon to Tignes at this time of year. See www.altibus.com.

There appears to be a service from Bourg St. Maurice (SNCF/ Gare Routiere).

[jc]

Many of the local railway services are,in fact,buses(on contract to SNCF).