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

The cheapest way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Neuchâtel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Neuchâtel to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Neuchâtel, gare sud and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Neuchâtel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Neuchâtel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Neuchâtel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Neuchâtel to Lyon?

The distance between Neuchâtel and Lyon is 282 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neuchâtel to Lyon bus from?

Neuchâtel to Lyon bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Neuchâtel, gare sud station.

Where do I catch the Neuchâtel to Lyon train from?

Neuchâtel to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Neuchâtel station.

Train or bus from Neuchâtel to Lyon?

The best way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Neuchâtel to Lyon bus arrive?

Neuchâtel to Lyon bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne, gare station.

Where does the Neuchâtel to Lyon train arrive?

Neuchâtel to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Neuchâtel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Neuchâtel to Lyon is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Neuchâtel to Lyon.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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best
1. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 11m
€61–108
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Lausannetrain Ic51 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1616 / ...
6h 20m
€45–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Lausanne, garebus Ev1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 9m
Drive 270.4 km
1. Drive from Neuchâtel to Lyoncar 270.4 km
2h 50m
€49–70

Neuchâtel to Lyon by train

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Neuchâtel to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD and Geneve in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, and Lausanne Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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