What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

How far is it from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Lyon and Swiss Alps is 444 km. The road distance is 414.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Swiss Alps is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lyon to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 432+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Lyon to Swiss Alps - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Brigtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
8h 39m
CHF 95–211
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
11h 4m
CHF 38–74
Drive 414.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Swiss Alpscar 414.7 km
5h 23m
CHF 65–94
Train, fly
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 HB to Airolotrain
8h 40m
Bus, train via Évian-les-Bains
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Evian-les-Bainsbus
2. Take the train from St-Gingolph to Brigtrain R91
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 96–192

Lyon to Swiss Alps by train and bus

35Weekly Services

8h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 444.3 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gotthard Passhöhe via Genève, Brig, Brig Bahnhofplatz, Andermatt, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 8h 39m.

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