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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Lyon is to bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare and arriving at Lyon via Fribourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Fribourg to Lyon?

The distance between Fribourg and Lyon is 277 km. The road distance is 270.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Fribourg to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fribourg to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Fribourg to Lyon?

The best way to get from Fribourg to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Fribourg to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fribourg to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fribourg to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Lyon is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Fribourg to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Fribourg to Lyon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m
€36–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyonbus N1149 / ...
5h 57m
€17–23
Train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 10m
€66–97
Drive 270.7 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to Lyoncar 270.7 km
3h 10m
€46–67

Fribourg to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

63Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Fribourg to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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