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

The cheapest way to get from Payerne to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 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 42m 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 Avenches, Le Paon, Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare and Fribourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Payerne to Lyon?

The distance between Payerne and Lyon is 280 km. The road distance is 259.5 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 via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Fribourg 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 via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.

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 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
best
1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain R8 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 19m
€63–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
7h 38m
€32–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain R8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
5h 38m
€37–82
Drive 259.5 km
1. Drive from Payerne to Lyoncar 259.5 km
2h 42m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain R8 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 46m
€76–187

Payerne to Lyon by train

39Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Fribourg to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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