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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ins is to bus via Geneva which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ins is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ins?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ins. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Ins via Genève, Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ins?

The distance between Lyon and Ins is 301 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ins without a car is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Lyon to Ins, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ins train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Ins?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ins is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Lyon to Ins train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Ins?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ins is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Lyon to Ins.

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

Book your Lyon to Ins train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ins?

There are 445+ hotels available in Ins.

Lyon to Ins - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Ins 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 via Lausanne
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
4h 12m
CHF 51–170
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneve, Gare Routiere to Murtenbus
6h 1m
CHF 22–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus 106 / ...
5h 54m
CHF 25–44
Drive 281.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Inscar 281.1 km
3h 8m
CHF 46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ir15 / ...
4h 54m
CHF 55–166

Lyon to Ins by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.9 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ins via Genève, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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