What is the cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Canton of St. Gallen and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St. Gallen train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Canton of St. Gallen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

The distance between Canton of St. Gallen and Lyon is 512 km. The road distance is 500.8 km.

How do I travel from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €140 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon bus from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St. Gallen train station.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon train from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon bus arrive?

Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon train arrive?

Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon?

Book your Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

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Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 12m
€140–405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
7h 35m
€35–70
Drive 500.8 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Lyoncar 500.8 km
5h 19m
€87–125
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wil SG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 17m
€141–427
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 26m
€131–352
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
8h 15m
€166–434

Canton of St. Gallen to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 512.1 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from St. Gallen train station to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Gallen to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 26m.

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