The average train between Biel/Bienne and Lyon takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Biel/Bienne to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Biel/Bienne and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Biel/Bienne is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 34m • 3 changes


4h 38m • 3 changes


4h 8m • 3 changes


5h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Biel/Bienne to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Biel/Bienne to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Biel/Bienne station and arriving at Lyon station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Biel/Bienne to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Biel/Bienne station.
Biel/Bienne to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Biel/Bienne to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Biel/Bienne and Lyon is 240.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Biel/Bienne to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 4m.