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 €19 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

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 12m 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 every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Bern to Lyon?

The distance between Bern and Lyon is 318 km. The road distance is 306.1 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 train which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bern to Lyon, including transfers.

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 train which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

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 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bern to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Lyon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 9m
€79–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
5h 20m
€19–40
Drive 306.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lyoncar 306.1 km
3h 12m
€54–78
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 13m
€77–239

Bern to Lyon by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 9mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Lyon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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