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 €18 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.

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 €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Payerne and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Payerne to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Payerne and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Payerne to Lyon?

The distance between Payerne and Lyon is 279 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 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €18 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Payerne 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 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Payerne to Lyon bus arrive?

Payerne to Lyon bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Geneve, Gare Routiere 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 bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, train (TGV), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Payerne to Geneve, Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m
€19–31
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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 30m
€72–146
Drive 259.5 km
1. Drive from Payerne to Lyoncar 259.5 km
2h 42m
€45–64
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
€78–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Payerne to Lausannetrain R8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus N882 / ...
5h 53m
€43–59

Payerne to Lyon by bus

2Weekly Buses

5h 20mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 279 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Payerne to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Payerne to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 30m.

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