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

The cheapest way to get from Canton of Bern to Lyon is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canton of Bern to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Canton of Bern and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Canton of Bern to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bern, Bollwerk and arriving at Lyon via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Canton of Bern and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Canton of 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 Canton of Bern to Lyon?

The distance between Canton of Bern and Lyon is 318 km. The road distance is 305.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Canton of Bern to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Canton of Bern to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canton of Bern to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Canton of Bern to Lyon?

The best way to get from Canton of Bern to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Canton of Bern to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Canton of Bern to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canton of Bern to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Canton of Bern to Lyon is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Canton of Bern to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 3 ways to get from Canton of Bern to Lyon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIr15 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
5h 9m
€59–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to LyonN106 / ...
5h 41m
€19–45
Drive 305.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lyon305.3 km
3h 12m
€53–77

Canton of Bern to Lyon by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 9mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Canton of 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 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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