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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Aarau is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Aarau is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Aarau?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Aarau, Holzmarkt via Frick, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Aarau via Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Aarau?

The distance between Lyon and Aarau is 482 km. The road distance is 379.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Lyon to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Aarau bus from?

Lyon to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Aarau train from?

Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Aarau?

The best way to get from Lyon to Aarau is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Aarau bus arrive?

Lyon to Aarau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Lyon to Aarau train arrive?

Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Aarau is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lyon to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 492+ hotels available in Aarau.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Aarau by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 48m
CHF 78–148
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Aarautrain Ir16 / ...
5h 56m
CHF 45–72
Drive 379.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Aaraucar 379.5 km
4h 7m
CHF 64–92
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 42m
CHF 143–371
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
5h 30m
CHF 100–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 122 / ...
8h 40m
CHF 45–68
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 38m
CHF 142–361
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
7h 7m
CHF 106–308

Lyon to Aarau by train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.2 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville hourly. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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