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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern 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 Luthern and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Basel Sbb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Luthern to Lyon?

The distance between Luthern and Lyon is 422 km. The road distance is 388.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Luthern to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luthern to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Lyon?

The best way to get from Luthern to Lyon is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Luthern to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luthern to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Lyon is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Luthern to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3882+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Luthern to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
5h 55m
€102–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
8h 15m
€30–50
Drive 388.5 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Lyoncar 388.5 km
4h 42m
€67–97
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
7h 5m
€132–288
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 58m
€102–246
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 45m
€134–384
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
€219–481

Luthern to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

103Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luzern to Lyon Part Dieu via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 58m.

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