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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Matran is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Matran is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Matran?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Matran. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Matran, village via Fribourg, Poya and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Lyon to Matran?

The distance between Lyon and Matran is 294 km. The road distance is 259.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Matran without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Lyon to Matran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Matran bus from?

Lyon to Matran bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Matran?

The best way to get from Lyon to Matran is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Matran bus arrive?

Lyon to Matran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Matran?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Matran is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Lyon to Matran.

Where can I stay near Matran?

There are 309+ hotels available in Matran.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Matran 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/FreiburgIr15 / ...
4h 19m
CHF 51–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourg106 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 20–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus station
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/FreiburgIr15 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 46–109
Drive 259.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Matran259.8 km
3h 9m
CHF 42–60

Lyon to Matran by train and bus

73Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.6 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Matran, Ch. des Glycines via Genève, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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