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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rotkreuz is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rotkreuz is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Rotkreuz?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Rotkreuz. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Rotkreuz via Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rotkreuz?

The distance between Lyon and Rotkreuz is 540 km. The road distance is 396.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotkreuz without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Lyon to Rotkreuz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rotkreuz train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Rotkreuz?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotkreuz is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Lyon to Rotkreuz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Rotkreuz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rotkreuz is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Lyon to Rotkreuz.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotkreuz?

There are 621+ hotels available in Rotkreuz.

Lyon to Rotkreuz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Rotkreuz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ir27 / ...
5h 59m
CHF 72–209
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
7h 54m
CHF 23–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95
7h 21m
CHF 38–49
Drive 396.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rotkreuzcar 396.1 km
4h 49m
CHF 62–89
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 Rotkreuztrain
5h 36m
CHF 106–314
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
6h 15m
CHF 73–157
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 Rotkreuztrain
7h 16m
CHF 93–240
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)plane LYS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 20m
CHF 110–297
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
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 7m
CHF 147–293

Lyon to Rotkreuz by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rotkreuz via Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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