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

The cheapest way to get from Kandern to Lyon is to bus which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandern to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Kandern and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandern to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kandern, Busbahnhof and arriving at Lyon via Basel, Badischer Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Kandern to Lyon?

The distance between Kandern and Lyon is 427 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandern to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kandern to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandern to Lyon bus from?

Kandern to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Kandern to Lyon?

The best way to get from Kandern to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €70 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Kandern to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kandern to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandern to Lyon is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Kandern to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3689+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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 Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
5h 53m
€72–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyon122 / ...
9h 5m
€30–70
Drive 392.4 km
1. Drive from Kandern to Lyon392.4 km
4h 21m
€61–88
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BSL - LYS
7h 29m
€98–199
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer / ...
6h 10m
€59–204
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to LausanneIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 56m
€108–243
Bus, train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kandern, Busbahnhof to Schliengen, Eisenbahnstrasse
2. Take the train from Schliengen Bahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Strasbourg
4. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
6h 37m
€146–287

Kandern to Lyon by bus and train

6Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 427.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kandern, Germany and Lyon, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €60–75 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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