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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lyss is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lyss is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lyss?

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, Hirschenplatz via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lyss?

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 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lyss?

The distance between Lyon and Lyss is 327 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lyss without a car is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Lyon to Lyss, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lyss bus from?

Lyon to Lyss bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lyss train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Lyss?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lyss is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Lyon to Lyss bus arrive?

Lyon to Lyss bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Lyon to Lyss train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Lyss?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lyss is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Lyon to Lyss.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyss?

There are 508+ hotels available in Lyss.

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

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
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 Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 70–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 16m
CHF 20–37
Drive 295.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lysscar 295.3 km
3h 21m
CHF 47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 18m
CHF 78–225
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 20m
CHF 21–35

Lyon to Lyss by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 17–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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