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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $746.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $746 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Lyon:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Lyon costing on average $47.
A bus is $716 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Lyon costing on average $746.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113. The journey takes 5h 11m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bern to Lyon
How to get from Bern to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:15 PM5h25Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 PM5h25Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:25 AM4h40Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus3:15 PM5h35Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 AM4h55Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$271One-way0 transfers
BA765 · BA3566:40 AM6h10EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5721One-way1 transfer- BA759 · BA36211:50 AM7h55EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$6291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Lyon:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Lyon costing on average $47.
A bus is $716 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Lyon costing on average $746.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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