The average train between Bern and Lyon takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bern 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Lyon station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Bern to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Bern to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bern and Lyon is 240.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 5h 23m.