There are 7 ways to get from Bellinzona to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Mulhouse
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 38m€139–257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 729 / ...
9h 18m€74–125Drive 460.1 km
- Drive from Bellinzona to Lyoncar 460.1 km
6h€83–120Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
5h 41m€84–225Train, bus
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Palézieuxtrain Ic
- Take the train from Palézieux to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
8h 9m€133–204Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 15m€98–174Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 52m€183–459
Bellinzona to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €80 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellinzona to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Lyon via famagosta m2 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Bellinzona and Lyon is 665 km. The road distance is 460.1 km.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 7h 38m and costs €130 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Bellinzona to Lyon, including transfers.
Bellinzona to Lyon bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Bellinzona to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon is to train via Mulhouse which takes 7h 38m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Bellinzona, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Bellinzona to Lyon Part Dieu via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellinzona to Lyon via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Bellinzona to Lyon bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Bellinzona to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Lyon is 460 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Bellinzona to Lyon.
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