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

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

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 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 Oensingen, Bahnhof, Bern, Hauptbahnhof and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

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 which takes 6h 46m and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 Bern 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, bus or fly from Balsthal to Lyon?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €400 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 8h 5m.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 46m
€94–313
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
€52–102
Drive 326.3 km
1. Drive from Balsthal to Lyoncar 326.3 km
4h 21m
€58–84
Fly
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
7h 52m
€108–399
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 55m
€95–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
8h 5m
€62–106

Balsthal to Lyon by train

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Distance: 363.3 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

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