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

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 29m.

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 3h 47m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Balsthal and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Balsthal to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Balsthal, Bahnhof and arriving at Lyon via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

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, Solothurn, Renens VD and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Lyon?

The distance between Balsthal and Lyon is 358 km. The road distance is 349 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 which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Balsthal to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Lyon bus from?

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

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 Solothurn station.

Train or bus from Balsthal to Lyon?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Balsthal to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balsthal to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balsthal to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Lyon is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m 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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There are 5 ways to get from Balsthal to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 3m
€90–150
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
€37–76
Drive 349 km
1. Drive from Balsthal to Lyoncar 349 km
3h 47m
€62–90
Train via Biel/Bienne
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Biel/Biennetrain S20 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 13m
€91–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
9h 22m
€40–116

Balsthal to Lyon by train

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Distance: 357.8 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Balsthal to Lyon Part Dieu via Oensingen, Solothurn, Renens VD, and Geneve in around 6h 3m. 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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