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 14 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 30m.

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 18m 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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bern?

The distance between Lyon and Bern is 306 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 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 40.

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

The bus from Lyon to Bern takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 39m.

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 18m 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 331+ 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 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
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BernN106 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 14–40
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
4h 39m
CHF 53–172
Drive 300.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bern300.5 km
3h 18m
CHF 48–69
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to BernIr15 / ...
4h 41m
CHF 53–172

Lyon to Bern by bus

62Weekly Buses

4h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 305.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bern via Genève in around 4h 39m.

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