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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lyon is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Bern to Lyon?

The distance between Bern and Lyon is 307 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €21 - €45.

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

The bus from Bern to Lyon takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lyon bus from?

Bern to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bern to Lyon is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Bern to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Lyon train arrive?

Bern to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lyon is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Bern to Lyon.

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

Book your Bern to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4070+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bern to Lyon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bern to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N882A / ...
4h 55m
€21–45
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 23m
€90–244
Drive 305.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lyoncar 305.1 km
3h 13m
€53–77

Bern to Lyon by bus

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 5h 23m.

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