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 20 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 21m.

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 11m 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, école via Fribourg, Poya and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Matran?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Matran. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Avry-Matran via Genève and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Lyon to Matran?

The distance between Lyon and Matran is 280 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 via Lausanne which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Matran train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Matran?

The best way to get from Lyon to Matran is to train via Lausanne which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Lyon to Matran bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Matran train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Matran?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Matran is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Lyon to Matran.

Where can I stay near Matran?

There are 337+ hotels available in Matran.

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

There are 5 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 via Lausanne
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Avry-Matrantrain Sn / ...
4h 12m
CHF 54–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
5h 21m
CHF 21–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Avry-Matrantrain Sn / ...
4h 55m
Drive 259.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Matrancar 259.8 km
3h 11m
CHF 41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ir15 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 66–175

Lyon to Matran by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 280.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avry-Matran via Genève and Lausanne in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 17–30 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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