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 via Lyon which costs €35 - €130 and takes 6h 17m.

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 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90.

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 Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Olten to Lyon?

The distance between Olten and Lyon is 469 km. The road distance is 361.7 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 6h 4m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Where does the Olten to Lyon train arrive?

Olten to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Olten to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Lyon is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Olten to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 649+ hotels available in Lyon.

Olten to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Olten to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 4m
€97–227
Train, bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ir16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
6h 17m
€35–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 6m
€37–75
Drive 361.7 km
1. Drive from Olten to Lyoncar 361.7 km
3h 58m
€63–91
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
6h 52m
€124–335
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 6m
€99–285
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 27m
€157–436

Olten to Lyon by train (TGV)

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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