There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Bern by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 40mCHF 14–40Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 47mCHF 53–212Drive 301.9 km
- Drive from Lyon Perrache to Berncar 301.9 km
3h 18mCHF 49–71Train via Bern
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 49mCHF 53–212
Lyon Perrache to Bern by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Perrache to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Bern via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Lyon Perrache and Bern is 306 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Bern without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 40.
The bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Lyon Perrache to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon Perrache to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Bern is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Lyon Perrache, France and Bern, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Bern via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Perrache to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bern station.
Lyon Perrache to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Perrache to Bern is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Lyon Perrache to Bern.
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