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Compare flight and train for Lyon to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $705.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $705 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Interlaken
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Interlaken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Interlaken:
A train is $630 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Interlaken costing on average $705 (€588).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $148 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€61). The journey takes 6h 25m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Interlaken
How to get from Lyon to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Interlaken is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- AF8316 · AF5194
6:15 AM 7h10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $194 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- AF8316 · AF5194
6:15 AM 7h10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $194 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF7361 · AF129210:25 AM 3h30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $380 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- AF8320 · AF5194
9:40 AM 3h45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $246 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF3210 · AF8320
9:40 AM 7h45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 5:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $246 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF3210 · AF8316
6:15 AM 11h10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 5:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Interlaken:
A train is $630 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Interlaken costing on average $705 (€588).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Interlaken as scheduled services by flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Interlaken Ost.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Interlaken by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways to go to Interlaken by flight.
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