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

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.

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 5m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Aarau and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarau to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Aarau, Holzmarkt and arriving at Lyon via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

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 Renens VD and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Aarau to Lyon?

The distance between Aarau and Lyon is 384 km. The road distance is 377.8 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 20m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Aarau to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Lyon bus from?

Aarau to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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.

Train or bus from Aarau to Lyon?

The best way to get from Aarau to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Aarau to Lyon bus arrive?

Aarau to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Aarau to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarau to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Lyon is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m 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?

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Aarau to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aarau to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 20m
€96–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
9h 29m
€38–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aarau to Berntrain Ir16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 17m
€46–70
Drive 377.8 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Lyoncar 377.8 km
4h 5m
€68–98
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
5h 39m
€158–393
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 41m
€118–331

Aarau to Lyon by train

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Distance: 384.4 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aarau to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD and Geneve in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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