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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Payerne is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Payerne is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Payerne?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Payerne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Payerne via Genève and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Lyon to Payerne?

The distance between Lyon and Payerne is 280 km. The road distance is 254 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Payerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lyon to Payerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Payerne train from?

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

Where does the Lyon to Payerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Payerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Payerne is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lyon to Payerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Payerne?

There are 132+ hotels available in Payerne.

Lyon to Payerne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Payerne 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Payernetrain R9 / ...
4h 21m
CHF 52–165
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Payernetrain R9 / ...
5h 3m
CHF 35–78
Drive 254 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Payernecar 254 km
2h 49m
CHF 41–58

Lyon to Payerne by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.1 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Payerne via Genève and Lausanne in around 4h 21m.

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