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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Lyon is to bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bern, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Lyon?

The distance between Solothurn and Lyon is 337 km. The road distance is 327.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Solothurn to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Lyon bus from?

Solothurn to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Solothurn to Lyon?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Solothurn to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Solothurn to Lyon train arrive?

Solothurn to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Lyon is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Solothurn to Lyon.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Solothurn to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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best
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 51m
€77–237
Bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 31m
€23–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
6h 24m
€42–77
Drive 327.8 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Lyoncar 327.8 km
3h 35m
€58–83

Solothurn to Lyon by train

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Distance: 336.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Solothurn to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD and Geneve in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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