You can get from Lyon to Bern by train, bus or flight.
To get from Lyon to Bern on Jan 30 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 149 miles (240 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $15 - $34 | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 5 h 35 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 149 miles (240 km) between Lyon and Bern. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Lyon to Bern.
Travel from Lyon, France to Bern, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Bern from Lyon closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Lyon, France from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering France:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Lyon, France was last verified on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Lyon from Bern.
There are 4 travel options from Lyon to Bern: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Bern from Lyon is by taking a flight with an average price of $15 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options to Bern:
A flight is $19 (€17) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Bern costing on average $34 (€30).
Taking a flight is usually $7 (€6) less than taking a train to Bern, which costs on average $22 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Lyon to Bern is by bus with an average journey time of 5 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bern that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 28 min on average.
The Lyon to Bern distance is around 149 miles (240 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bern is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lyon and Bern as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Bern:
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When planning your trip from Lyon to Bern, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Lyon to Bern online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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