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 €28 - €80 and takes 8h 17m.

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 Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Grenchen to Lyon?

The distance between Grenchen and Lyon is 339 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €80 and takes 8h 17m.

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 3722+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Grenchen to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), 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
best
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 54m
€79–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 17m
€29–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus N882 / ...
6h 18m
€64–104
Drive 316 km
1. Drive from Grenchen to Lyoncar 316 km
3h 28m
€54–78

Grenchen to Lyon by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 54mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 339.5 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 Lausanne and Geneve in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bern to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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