What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier is to bus via Lyss, Bahnhof which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Saint-Imier?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Saint-Imier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at St-Imier via Genève, Renens VD and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Imier is 345 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Saint-Imier without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Saint-Imier train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Lyon to Saint-Imier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saint-Imier is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lyon to Saint-Imier.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Saint-Imier?

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Where can I stay near Saint-Imier?

There are 393+ hotels available in Saint-Imier.

Lyon to Saint-Imier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Saint-Imier by train (TGV), bus, 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 Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
5h 12m
CHF 65–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 12m
CHF 35–59
Drive 264.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saint-Imiercar 264.4 km
3h 50m
CHF 42–60
Bus via Lyss, Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
8h 19m
CHF 35–48

Lyon to Saint-Imier by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Saint-Imier, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St-Imier via Genève, Renens VD, and Biel/Bienne in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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