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 28 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 25m.

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 31m and costs SFr 50 - 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 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Olten?

The distance between Lyon and Olten is 469 km. The road distance is 340.4 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 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 55m.

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 31m 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 376+ hotels available in Olten.

Lyon to Olten - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse VilleTgv
4h 39m
CHF 61–292
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BernN106 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to OltenIc6 / ...
5h 25m
CHF 29–72
Drive 340.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Olten340.4 km
4h 31m
CHF 55–79
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
5h 35m
CHF 126–386
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to OltenIc5 / ...
4h 47m
CHF 72–203
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)LYS - BSL
6h 55m
CHF 92–238
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
7h 15m
CHF 114–254

Lyon to Olten by train (TGV)

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4h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.8 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–240 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day.

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