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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Lyon is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bern and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Thun to Lyon?

The distance between Thun and Lyon is 344 km. The road distance is 333.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Thun to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Thun to Lyon?

The best way to get from Thun to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Thun to Lyon train arrive?

Thun to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Thun to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Lyon is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Thun to Lyon.

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

Book your Thun to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 171+ hotels available in Lyon.

Thun to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Thun to Lyon by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to LausanneIr15 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 34m
€89–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to LyonN106 / ...
6h 6m
€24–62
Drive 333.1 km
1. Drive from Thun to Lyon333.1 km
3h 32m
€59–85
Train via Fribourg
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/FreiburgS1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to LausanneS41 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 57m
€88–202

Thun to Lyon by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 34mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 343.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Lyon Part Dieu via Bern and Lausanne in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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