There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Lyss 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
4h 35mCHF 74–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 5mCHF 22–32Drive 295.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Lysscar 295.3 km
3h 21mCHF 47–68Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 23mCHF 81–224Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
6h 11mCHF 23–38
Lyon to Lyss by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lyss is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lyss is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Lyss, Mühleplatz via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lyss via Genève, Renens VD and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Lyon and Lyss is 327 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyss without a car is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lyon to Lyss, including transfers.
Lyon to Lyss bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Lyss train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyss is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lyss, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyss via Genève, Renens VD, and Biel/Bienne in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–28
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Lyss bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Lyon to Lyss train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lyss is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Lyon to Lyss.
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