There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Orbe by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
3h 56mCHF 49–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1616 / ...
5h 32mCHF 32–64Drive 202.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Orbecar 202.2 km
2h 49mCHF 34–49Bus via Yverdon-les-Bains, gare
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 8mCHF 76–84
Lyon to Orbe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Orbe is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Orbe is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Orbe. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Orbe, poste via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Arnex, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Orbe. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chavornay via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Lyon and Orbe is 244 km. The road distance is 202.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Orbe without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lyon to Orbe, including transfers.
Lyon to Orbe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Orbe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Orbe is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Orbe, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orbe, Les Moulins via Genève, Renens VD, Chavornay, and Chavornay, gare in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–27 and the journey takes 3h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Orbe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Lyon to Orbe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Orbe is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lyon to Orbe.
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