There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train, plane, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
4h 9m€158–393Bus via Annecy
cheapest- Take the bus from Bern to Annecybus FlixBus N872 / ...
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m€27–50Train
- Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 58m€104–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bern to Lyon-LYS301.8 km
3h 3mDrive 301.8 km
- Drive from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 301.8 km
3h 3m€53–76Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
6h 39m€149–352Bus
- Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 22m€40–50
Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus via Annecy which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via Genève, Bellegarde and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Bern and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 261 km. The road distance is 301.8 km.
The best way to get from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to bus via Annecy which takes 5h 20m and costs €26 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.
Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
The best way to get from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus via Annecy which takes 5h 20m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
You can take a bus from Bern to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Annecy and Annecy - Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–380
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
Train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bern to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bern to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.
Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS).
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Book your Bern to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bern and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























