There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Vallon 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 Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Domdidiertrain R9 / ...
6h 21mCHF 59–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
6h 40mCHF 24–39Drive 259.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Valloncar 259.3 km
2h 56mCHF 41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Domdidiertrain R9 / ...
7h 3m
Lyon to Vallon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vallon is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vallon is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Vallon. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Vallon, village via Fribourg, Poya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Lyon and Vallon is 294 km. The road distance is 259.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Vallon without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Lyon to Vallon, including transfers.
Lyon to Vallon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Vallon is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 40m.
Lyon to Vallon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vallon is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lyon to Vallon.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vallon, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vallon, village via Genève, Lausanne, Domdidier, and Domdidier, gare in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 17–30 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–55
- 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 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Domdidier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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 17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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