How to travel from Lyon to Interlaken

There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Interlaken including taking a train and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Interlaken is a train with an average price of $212 (€172).

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

A train is $163 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Interlaken costing on average $375 (€305).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Train takes on average 5h 47m.

The distance from Lyon to Interlaken is approximately 158 miles (255 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Interlaken is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Interlaken by bus.
• Travel with KLM to go to Interlaken by flight.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Interlaken by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Interlaken:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Interlaken and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Interlaken to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Interlaken, you can explore Jungfraujoch for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, visit Harder Kulm for panoramic vistas of the Bernese Alps and Interlaken, enjoy boat cruises and water sports on Lake Thun, experience the thrill of paragliding with stunning aerial views, and discover the St. Beatus Caves with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Additionally, the Schynige Platte offers a mountain ridge experience with its alpine garden and hiking trails accessible by cogwheel train.

To fully enjoy Interlaken and its surrounding attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time for activities such as visiting the Jungfraujoch, exploring Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and engaging in outdoor adventures like hiking or paragliding.