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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Olten is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Olten. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Olten via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Lyon to Olten?

The distance between Lyon and Olten is 469 km. The road distance is 340.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Olten without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Lyon to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Olten train from?

Lyon to Olten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or fly from Lyon to Olten?

The best way to get from Lyon to Olten is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 330 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Lyon to Olten train arrive?

Lyon to Olten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Olten is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lyon to Olten.

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

Book your Lyon to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 400+ hotels available in Olten.

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Olten by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 34m
CHF 91–202
Bus, train via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Oltentrain Ir16 / ...
5h 25m
CHF 30–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Oltentrain Ic61 / ...
5h 23m
CHF 34–70
Drive 340.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Oltencar 340.5 km
4h 33m
CHF 56–80
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 46m
CHF 145–383
Train via Lausanne
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 Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
5h 16m
CHF 93–282
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)plane LYS - BSL
6h 56m
CHF 112–330
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 25m
CHF 142–353

Lyon to Olten by train (TGV)

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville hourly. Tickets cost CHF 80–130 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Air France, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day.

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