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 €29 - €50 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 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

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 Nord and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Grenchen to Lyon?

The distance between Grenchen and Lyon is 330 km. The road distance is 316 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 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 Nord station.

Train or bus from Grenchen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 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 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 3854+ hotels available in Lyon.

Grenchen to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Grenchen to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, 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.

Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
best
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 32m
€81–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
8h 7m
€30–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 33m
€60–147
Drive 316 km
1. Drive from Grenchen to Lyoncar 316 km
3h 28m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 11m
€97–245

Grenchen to Lyon by train

39Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.4 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Grenchen Nord to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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