What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Aarau to Lyon?

The distance between Aarau and Lyon is 398 km. The road distance is 378.7 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €75 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Aarau to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Lyon train from?

Aarau to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Where does the Aarau to Lyon train arrive?

Aarau to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Lyon is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Aarau to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Aarau to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Aarau to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 51m
€77–136
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarau to Berntrain Ir16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus N106 / ...
6h 24m
€39–79
Drive 378.7 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Lyoncar 378.7 km
4h 4m
€66–95
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 7m
€143–335
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
6h 42m
€135–281

Aarau to Lyon by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 51mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Aarau to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve in around 5h 51m.

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