How to travel from Bern to Lyon

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Travel Information from Bern to Lyon

distanceDistance149 miles (240 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus
priceTicket price range- $14
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCF TER

Travel 149 miles (240 km) by bus between Bern and Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or SNCF TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bern to Lyon.

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from Bern to Lyon

How to get from Bern to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Bern to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
04:15PM5h15
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
09:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:15PM5h15
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
09:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
04:25AM4h35
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
09:00AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
03:00PM5h35
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
08:35PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:20AM5h10
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
10:30AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$191One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Bern to Lyon

Find the best route to Lyon from Bern with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Alsa and SBB! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains to Lyon from Bern. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Bern to Lyon

      FAQs: Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bern to Lyon.
      FAQs

      There are 1 travel options between Bern and Lyon. You can take a bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Bern is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Bern to Lyon:

      A bus is () less than a train with an average ticket price of () from Bern to Lyon.

      The fastest way from Bern to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 4 h 30 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

      The Bern to Lyon distance is around 149 miles (240 km).

      The average frequency per day from Bern to Lyon is:

      • 5 buses a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bern and Lyon as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bern to Lyon:

      • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Bern to Lyon depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

      The following travel companies offer services from Bern to Lyon:

      • FlixBus, Alsa, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or BlaBlaCar can get you to Lyon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Alsa from Bern to Lyon for $14 (€12) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Lyon with the following travel companies:

      • Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bern to Lyon.

      Omio customers who travel from Bern to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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