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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 31m.

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 3h 59m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

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 Genève and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Lyon to Olten?

The distance between Lyon and Olten is 385 km. The road distance is 363 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 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Olten?

The best way to get from Lyon to Olten is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 280 and takes 7h.

Where does the Lyon to Olten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Olten is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 374+ hotels available in Olten.

Lyon to Olten - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
4h 47m
CHF 72–407
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bern to Oltentrain Ic6 / ...
5h 35m
CHF 29–77
Drive 363 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Oltencar 363 km
3h 59m
CHF 59–85
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 35m
CHF 126–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus N122 / ...
6h 31m
CHF 35–60
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)plane LYS - BSL
7h
CHF 92–278
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 47m
CHF 134–274
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 15m
CHF 114–264

Lyon to Olten by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Olten via Genève and Lausanne in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Basel SBB twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 29–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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