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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bern
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bern:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bern costing on average $157.
A bus is $254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bern costing on average $283.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Flight takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 29m 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 Lyon to Bern
How to get from Lyon to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Lyon -> Prague)2:35 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$211One-way0 transfers
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- (Lyon -> Prague)2:35 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- (Lyon -> Prague)2:35 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$211One-way0 transfers
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92775:16 PM5h14Lyon Part Dieu10:30 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1241One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM5h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:05 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM4h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:10 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 AM4h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bern:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bern costing on average $157.
A bus is $254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bern costing on average $283.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Flight takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bern as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SBB, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bern by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bern by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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