How to travel from Bern to Lyon

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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $157.

Distance: 149 miles (240 km)

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$30

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Cheapest

$167

Average price

5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

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30m

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4h 44m

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4h 14m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM4h55
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
02:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM4h55
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
02:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air FranceAF7364+Air France HopAF1193
10:30AM3h35
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
02:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2921One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBIR 16 2165 | 2165+SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI12177
08:36AM9h23
Bern Hauptbahnhof
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$1981One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 1 709 | 709+SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI12177
08:31AM9h28
Bern Hauptbahnhof
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$2041One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 81 809 | 809+SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI12177
08:02AM9h57
Bern Hauptbahnhof
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$2041One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM5h30
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
01:25PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM4h55
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
04:25PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM5h30
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
08:35PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$281One-way
0 transfers
German AirwaysKL1948+Air FranceKL1435
05:55PM4h20
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5461One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL1435
11:15AM11h00
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5461One-way
1 transfer
KLMAF3194+Air FranceAF3149
05:55PM4h20
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$6121One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Lyon

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 3 options to travel between Bern and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Lyon:

A bus is $95 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Lyon costing on average $116 (€92).

A bus is $136 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Lyon costing on average $157 (€125).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

Flight takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Bern to Lyon is approximately 149 miles (240 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Lyon is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Lyon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bern to Lyon:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, 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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