How to travel from Fribourg to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Fribourg to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fribourg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €77.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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€23

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€87

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4h 30m

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4h 0m

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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from Fribourg to Lyon

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM4h25
Fribourg, Poya
02:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM4h25
Fribourg, Poya
02:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

German AirwaysKL1948+Air FranceKL1435
05:55PM4h20
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$19751One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBRE 2 3815 | 3815 · IC 8 817 | 817+SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI5537
11:26AM6h33
Fribourg
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$2231One-way
3 transfers
SBBIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 8 817 | 817+SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI5537
11:33AM6h26
Fribourg
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$2241One-way
3 transfers
SBBIR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 8 813 | 813+SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI5537
09:33AM8h26
Fribourg
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$2261One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM4h50
Fribourg, Poya
01:25PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45PM4h45
Fribourg, Poya
09:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$301One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1942+KLMKL1431
06:05AM7h10
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
01:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$6171One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperAF3195+KLMAF3147
06:05AM7h10
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
01:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$6891One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL1435
11:15AM11h00
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$19751One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Fribourg 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 Fribourg to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Fribourg and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fribourg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $78 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average $97 (€77).

A bus is $96 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fribourg to Lyon costing on average $116 (€92).

The fastest way to travel from Fribourg to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

Flight takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Fribourg to Lyon is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Fribourg to Lyon is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fribourg 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 Fribourg to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Neuchatel and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Fribourg, Poya and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fribourg to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Fribourg to Lyon:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Fribourg 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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