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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chiasso is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 110 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chiasso is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chiasso?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chiasso. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chiasso via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chiasso?

The distance between Lyon and Chiasso is 495 km. The road distance is 465.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Chiasso without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lyon to Chiasso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chiasso train from?

Lyon to Chiasso train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Chiasso?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chiasso is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 110 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 250 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Lyon to Chiasso train arrive?

Lyon to Chiasso train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Chiasso?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chiasso is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Lyon to Chiasso.

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

Book your Lyon to Chiasso train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chiasso?

There are 5474+ hotels available in Chiasso.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Chiasso by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or train (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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain Re80
6h 6m
CHF 67–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
8h 29m
CHF 31–109
Drive 465.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chiassocar 465.5 km
4h 48m
CHF 74–106
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5h 17m
CHF 68–255
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
3. Take the train from Locarno to Chiassotrain S
9h 28m
CHF 157–512
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
7h 15m
CHF 90–320
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
8h 4m
CHF 108–247
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 HB to Chiassotrain
7h 34m
CHF 183–518

Lyon to Chiasso by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chiasso via Milano Centrale in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chiasso via Milan, Como, and Como S. Giovanni in around 8h 29m.

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