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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Lyon is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Lyon?

The distance between Lucerne and Lyon is 422 km. The road distance is 387.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €130 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Lucerne to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lyon bus from?

Lucerne to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €130 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Lucerne to Lyon bus arrive?

Lucerne to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lucerne to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Lyon is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lucerne to Lyon.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Lucerne to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Lyon by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 45m
€130–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 15m
€28–45
Drive 387.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Lyoncar 387.5 km
4h 43m
€69–100
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 8m
€148–378
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 26m
€111–157
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
7h 10m
€103–305
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
5h 59m
€215–378
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
7h 43m
€138–307

Lucerne to Lyon by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.9 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 8h 15m.

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