There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Lyss by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
1h 30mCHF 29–55Bus, line 105 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus RegioJet 95
- Take the bus from Bern, Neufeld P+R to Lyss, Mühleplatzbus 105
3h 20mCHF 10–15Drive 121.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Lysscar 121.3 km
1h 26mCHF 19–28
Zurich to Lyss by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lyss is to bus and line 105 bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 15 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lyss is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 28.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Lyss, Mühleplatz via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lyss via Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Zurich and Lyss is 125 km. The road distance is 121.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Lyss without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Zurich to Lyss, including transfers.
Zurich to Lyss bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Lyss train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Lyss is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 105 bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 15 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lyss, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Biel/Bienne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 27–55 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyss, Mühleplatz via Bern Car Terminal Neufeld and Bern, Neufeld P+R in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Bern, Neufeld P+R to Lyss, Mühleplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Lyss bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Zurich to Lyss train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lyss is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Zurich to Lyss.
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