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

The cheapest way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Grenchen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Grenchen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Grenchen Süd and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Grenchen to Lyon?

The distance between Grenchen and Lyon is 340 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenchen to Lyon without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Grenchen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenchen to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Grenchen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to train via Geneva which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Grenchen to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grenchen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenchen to Lyon is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Grenchen to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3740+ hotels available in Lyon.

Grenchen to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Grenchen to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to LausanneIc5
2. Take the train from Lausanne to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
5h 17m
€78–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to LyonN106 / ...
8h 7m
€27–59
Drive 292.5 km
1. Drive from Grenchen to Lyon292.5 km
4h 2m
€51–73
Train to Basel, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BSL - LYS
7h 20m
€110–266
Train
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to DelleRe56
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Lyon Part Dieu84
5h 36m
€89–124
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
6h 45m
€146–359
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)ZRH - LYS
7h 20m
€128–295

Grenchen to Lyon by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 340 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Grenchen Süd to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve in around 5h 17m. 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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