Rome2Rio

Balsthal to Lyon trains

Find Transport to Lyon

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Balsthal and Lyon takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Balsthal to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 38m
Duration
490 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Balsthal to Lyon train times

Trains run twice daily between Balsthal and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 11:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balsthal is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Oensingen and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui7h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui16h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui16h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui16h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui16h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui4h 26m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui16h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balsthal to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Balsthal to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.

Operators