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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 52m.

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 5h 56m.

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 which takes 5h 56m and costs €75 - €200.

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 train which takes 5h 56m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.

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?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Thun to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 56m
€76–195
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburg Poyatrain S1
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 52m
€29–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus Kyiv-Lyon
6h 10m
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Thun to Lyoncar 333.9 km
3h 32m
€58–84
Train via Fribourg
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 10m
€84–172

Thun to Lyon by train

15Weekly Trains

5h 56mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 343.7 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Lyon Part Dieu via Bern, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Bern to Lyon once daily, and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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