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Lyon to Biel/Bienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Biel/Bienne takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Biel/Bienne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration
317 km
Distance
CHF 88
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  3. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain train Ic5 / ...
4h 14m
CHF 70–113

Lyon to Biel/Bienne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Biel/Bienne. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Biel/Bienne at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 316.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Biel/Bienne via Genève and Renens VD in around 4h 14m.

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