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 which costs €19 - €29 and takes 6h 53m.

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 34m 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 Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Lyon via Bern, Hauptbahnhof and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

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, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Lyon?

The distance between Solothurn and Lyon is 342 km. The road distance is 328.8 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 via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 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 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Solothurn to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3416+ hotels available in Lyon.

Solothurn to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Solothurn to Renens VDtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 45m
€93–192
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus N882 / ...
6h 53m
€19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 24m
€38–83
Drive 328.8 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Lyoncar 328.8 km
3h 34m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Lausannetrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 13m
€85–148

Solothurn to Lyon by train

14Weekly Trains

5h 45mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bern to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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