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

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Oensingen, Biel/Bienne, Renens VD, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Lyon?

The distance between Balsthal and Lyon is 363 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Balsthal to Lyon without a car is to train via Biel/Bienne which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Balsthal to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Balsthal to Lyon?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Lyon is to train via Biel/Bienne which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €390 and takes 7h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Balsthal to Lyon train arrive?

Balsthal to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Lyon is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Balsthal to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Balsthal to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Balsthal to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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 Biel/Bienne
best
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Biel/Biennetrain S20 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 10m
€93–304
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
7h 29m
€41–88
Drive 326.3 km
1. Drive from Balsthal to Lyoncar 326.3 km
4h 21m
€58–84
Fly Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
7h 41m
€128–389
Train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 13m
€93–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
9h 5m
€47–78
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 54m
€166–482

Balsthal to Lyon by train

166Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Balsthal to Lyon Part Dieu via Oensingen, Biel/Bienne, Renens VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

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