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 €30 - €70 and takes 6h 6m.

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 - €95.

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 Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Olten to Lyon?

The distance between Olten and Lyon is 470 km. The road distance is 362.7 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 via Dijon which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 Basel Sbb station.

Train or fly from Olten to Lyon?

The best way to get from Olten to Lyon is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Olten to Lyon train arrive?

Olten to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Olten to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Lyon is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Olten to Lyon by train (TGV), 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 via Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
5h 35m
€78–207
Train, bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ir16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 57m
€30–106
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 RegioJet 95
6h 6m
€33–70
Drive 362.7 km
1. Drive from Olten to Lyoncar 362.7 km
3h 58m
€63–91
Fly Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
7h 5m
€118–267
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 31m
€113–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
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 32m
€133–384

Olten to Lyon by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 35mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.3 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Olten to Lyon Part Dieu via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day.

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