How to travel from Lyon to Bern

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Travel Information to Bern from Lyon

Distance149 miles (240 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$14 - $143
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 4 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $143 (€129) • 4 h 18 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCF (3)

Travel 149 miles (240 km) by train or bus from Lyon to Bern. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or SNCF (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lyon to Bern.

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from Lyon to Bern

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM5h05
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
02:35PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM5h50
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
10:05PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air FranceAF7363+Air France HopAF1292
10:25AM3h25
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
01:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI2242+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213+SBBIR 35 2376 | 2376
11:38AM6h43
Lyon Part Dieu
06:21PMBern Hauptbahnhof
$2371One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI2242+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213+SBBIR 2390 | 2390
11:38AM10h48
Lyon Part Dieu
10:26PMBern Hauptbahnhof
$2281One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI2242+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213+SBBIR 16 2188 | 2188
11:38AM10h46
Lyon Part Dieu
10:24PMBern Hauptbahnhof
$2301One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM5h35
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12:55PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00PM4h30
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
01:30AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
$341One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceKL1426+KLM CityhopperKL1943
06:40AM4h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10:40AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$14441One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceKL1426+KLM CityhopperKL1947
06:40AM10h45
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$14441One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF8316+KLM CityhopperAF3121
06:40AM4h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10:40AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$15321One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Bern

Travel to Bern 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 Lyon to Bern.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Bern including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Bern is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

Taking a bus costs $129 (€117) less than taking a train, which costs on average $143 (€129) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bern from Lyon is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 18 min.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 30 min.

Bern is approximately 149 miles (240 km) away from Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bern is:

  • 6 buses per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

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

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

  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Bern:

  • You can travel to Bern from Lyon by bus with FlixBus or Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Lyon to Bern.
  • You can take a train from Lyon to Bern with SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $143 (€129) with SNCF (3) from Lyon to Bern.

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

  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Lyon to Bern? Many Omio customers who go from Lyon to Bern usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Zurich, Interlaken or Geneva. If you're looking to explore Paris, Milan, Zurich, Interlaken or Geneva from Bern, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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