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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Olten to Lyon?

The distance between Olten and Lyon is 385 km. The road distance is 339.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Olten to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Lyon train from?

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

Train or fly from Olten to Lyon?

The best way to get from Olten to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Olten to Lyon train arrive?

Olten to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Olten to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Lyon is 339 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Olten to Lyon.

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

Book your Olten to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Olten to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Olten to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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 Olten to LausanneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
5h 40m
€72–130
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to LyonN106 / ...
6h 13m
€29–82
Drive 339.2 km
1. Drive from Olten to Lyon339.2 km
4h 31m
€59–84
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
6h 18m
€134–328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)ZRH - LYS
6h 53m
€121–274
Fly Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BSL - LYS
7h 8m
€98–287

Olten to Lyon by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 40mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Olten to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Air France, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

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