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 - €90 and takes 6h 18m.

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 Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Olten to Lyon?

The distance between Olten and Lyon is 463 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Olten to Lyon?

The best way to get from Olten to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €330 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Olten to Lyon train arrive?

Olten to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu 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?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 757+ 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, 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 Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
5h 47m
€70–151
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 18m
€29–85
Drive 362.7 km
1. Drive from Olten to Lyoncar 362.7 km
3h 58m
€63–91
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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 53m
€121–272
Train via Lausanne
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 Ter
6h 22m
€97–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus 122
8h 29m
€35–102
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
7h 8m
€98–327

Olten to Lyon by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 462.8 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €55–75 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Lyon once a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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