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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Thun is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Thun. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Thun via Genève and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Lyon to Thun?

The distance between Lyon and Thun is 349 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Thun without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Lyon to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Thun train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Thun?

The best way to get from Lyon to Thun is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Lyon to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Thun is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Lyon to Thun.

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

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Where can I stay near Thun?

There are 975+ hotels available in Thun.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Thun 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 GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
5h 6m
CHF 58–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BernN106 / ...
5h 9m
CHF 24–65
Drive 327.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Thun327.5 km
3h 39m
CHF 52–76
Train via Fribourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/FreiburgIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to ThunS1
5h 18m
CHF 60–178

Lyon to Thun by train

73Weekly Trains

5h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.5 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Thun via Genève and Bern in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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