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How to get fromPayerne to Lyonby train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Payerne to Lyon by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain train R8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 7m
    €40–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    7h 13m
    €17–26

  3. Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

    1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain train R8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    5h 9m
    €61–122

  4. Drive  258.6 km

    1. Drive from Payerne to Lyoncar car 258.6 km
    2h 43m
    €54–78

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain train R8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain train
    3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    5h 35m
    €73–120

Payerne to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Payerne to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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