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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bern. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bern via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bern?

The distance between Lyon and Bern is 318 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bern without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lyon to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bern train from?

Lyon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Bern?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bern is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Lyon to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Bern train arrive?

Lyon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bern is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Lyon to Bern.

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

Book your Lyon to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Bern bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 368+ hotels available in Bern.

Lyon to Bern - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Bern by train (TGV), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4h 36m
CHF 74–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N882A / ...
5h
CHF 19–40
Drive 300.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Berncar 300.5 km
3h 20m
CHF 48–70
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
4h 45m
CHF 74–200

Lyon to Bern by train

71Weekly Trains

4h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bern via Genève in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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