There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Thun by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 3mCHF 81–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 7mCHF 30–45Drive 328.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Thuncar 328.2 km
3h 39mCHF 55–79Train via Fribourg
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thuntrain S1
5h 27mCHF 77–197Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg Poya to Thuntrain S1
6h 1mCHF 32–50
Lyon to Thun by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Thun is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Thun. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Bern, Bahnhof via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
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 3m.
The distance between Lyon and Thun is 349 km. The road distance is 328.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Thun without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Lyon to Thun, including transfers.
Lyon to Thun bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Thun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Thun is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 7m.
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 3m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 22–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg Poya to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Thun bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Lyon to Thun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Thun is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Lyon to Thun.
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