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 €27 - €45 and takes 6h 1m.

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, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Thun to Lyon?

The distance between Thun and Lyon is 344 km. The road distance is 333.9 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 and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €260 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 Genève station.

Can I drive from Thun to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Lyon is 334 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 3713+ 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, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
5h 56m
€62–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
6h 1m
€28–43
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Thun to Lyoncar 333.9 km
3h 32m
€58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 6m
€81–254

Thun to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

173Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 343.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

RegioJet operates a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Lyon Part Dieu via Bern, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 6h 6m.

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