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

The cheapest way to get from Appenzell to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appenzell to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Appenzell and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Appenzell to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Appenzell, Adlerplatz and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Appenzell and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Appenzell and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St. Gallen, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Appenzell to Lyon?

The distance between Appenzell and Lyon is 617 km. The road distance is 509.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Appenzell to Lyon without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 7h 59m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Appenzell to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Appenzell to Lyon bus from?

Appenzell to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Appenzell to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Appenzell to Lyon?

The best way to get from Appenzell to Lyon is to train via Mulhouse which takes 7h 59m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Appenzell to Lyon bus arrive?

Appenzell to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Appenzell to Lyon train arrive?

Appenzell to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Appenzell to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Appenzell to Lyon is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Appenzell to Lyon.

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

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Appenzell to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Appenzell to Lyon by 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 via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 59m
€106–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
8h 51m
€30–45
Drive 509.1 km
1. Drive from Appenzell to Lyoncar 509.1 km
5h 29m
€87–125
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
7h 50m
€104–246
Train
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Genèvetrain Ic1
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
9h 8m
€101–162
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus N882 / ...
9h 39m
€30–72
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gossau SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 4m
€128–365
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
9h 8m
€153–313

Appenzell to Lyon by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Appenzell to Lyon Part Dieu via St. Gallen, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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