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 17 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 5m.

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 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lyss?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Lyss, Mühleplatz via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

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 65 - SFr 190.

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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Lyon to Lyss bus arrive?

Lyon to Lyss bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 20m 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 494+ hotels available in Lyss.

Lyon to Lyss - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 66–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BernN106 / ...
6h 5m
CHF 18–42
Drive 295.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lyss295.3 km
3h 20m
CHF 48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to BernIr15 / ...
5h 18m
CHF 58–179

Lyon to Lyss by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.1 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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