What is the cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bellinzona and Lyon?

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 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bellinzona and Lyon?

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 8h 5m.

How far is it from Bellinzona to Lyon?

The distance between Bellinzona and Lyon is 671 km. The road distance is 460.1 km.

How do I travel from Bellinzona to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Bellinzona to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Bellinzona to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellinzona to Lyon bus from?

Bellinzona to Lyon bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Bellinzona to Lyon train from?

Bellinzona to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Bellinzona to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bellinzona to Lyon is to train via Mulhouse which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Bellinzona to Lyon bus arrive?

Bellinzona to Lyon bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.

Where does the Bellinzona to Lyon train arrive?

Bellinzona to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Bellinzona to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Lyon is 460 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Bellinzona to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Bellinzona to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Bellinzona to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bellinzona to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 5m
€164–362
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
5h 41m
€79–195
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
9h 12m
€149–416
Drive 460.1 km
1. Drive from Bellinzona to Lyoncar 460.1 km
6h
€81–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 729 / ...
9h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
9h 45m
€102–374
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 24m
€178–456
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 30m
€119–311

Bellinzona to Lyon by train

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Distance: 671.1 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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 8h 5m. 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 19m.

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