There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Kandersteg by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Bern
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
6h 19mCHF 92–144Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Zollikofen to Frutigentrain Re11
8h 5mCHF 38–58Drive 332.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Kanderstegcar 332.9 km
4h 30mCHF 56–81Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Sierre/Siderstrain Ext
- Take the train from Sierre/Siders to Kanderstegtrain Ext
6h 28mCHF 86–138Bus, train via Geneva
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Genève to Sierre/Siderstrain Ext
- Take the train from Sierre/Siders to Kanderstegtrain Ext
6h 48mCHF 69–111
Lyon to Kandersteg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Kandersteg is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Kandersteg is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Kandersteg. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Kandersteg via Genève, Bern and Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Lyon and Kandersteg is 388 km. The road distance is 332.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Kandersteg without a car is to train via Bern which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lyon to Kandersteg, including transfers.
Lyon to Kandersteg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Kandersteg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Kandersteg is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Lyon to Kandersteg.
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What companies run services between Lyon, France and Kandersteg, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Kandersteg via Genève, Bern, and Spiez in around 6h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- RegioJet
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