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

The cheapest way to get from Payerne to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Payerne to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Payerne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Payerne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Payerne, gare and arriving at Lyon via Yverdon-les-Bains, gare, Lausanne, gare and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Payerne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Payerne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Payerne and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Payerne to Lyon?

The distance between Payerne and Lyon is 274 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Payerne to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Payerne to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Payerne to Lyon bus from?

Payerne to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Payerne to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Payerne to Lyon?

The best way to get from Payerne to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €100 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Payerne to Lyon bus arrive?

Payerne to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Payerne to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Payerne to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Payerne to Lyon is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Payerne to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Payerne to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain R8 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 36m
€60–176
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain R8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 38m
€40–87
Drive 258.6 km
1. Drive from Payerne to Lyoncar 258.6 km
2h 43m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
7h 47m
€77–96

Payerne to Lyon by train

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Distance: 274.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Payerne to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Lyon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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