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

The cheapest way to get from Gimmelwald to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gimmelwald to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Gimmelwald and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Gimmelwald to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lauterbrunnen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Gimmelwald to Lyon?

The distance between Gimmelwald and Lyon is 490 km. The road distance is 348.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gimmelwald to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Gimmelwald to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gimmelwald to Lyon train from?

Gimmelwald to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.

Where does the Gimmelwald to Lyon train arrive?

Gimmelwald to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Gimmelwald to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gimmelwald to Lyon is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Gimmelwald to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3966+ hotels available in Lyon.

Gimmelwald to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gimmelwald to Lyon by car, train, bus, train (TGV), or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Gimmelwald to Brigcar
2. Take the train from Brig to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 21m
€93–293
Train, bus via Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
11h 51m
€45–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 40m
€52–109
Drive 348.9 km
1. Drive from Gimmelwald to Lyoncar 348.9 km
4h 31m
€62–89
Train via Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 49m
€102–338
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zweisimmentrain Gpx / ...
2. Take the train from Zweisimmen to Montreuxtrain 30 / ...
3. Take the train from Montreux to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 8m
€90–198

Gimmelwald to Lyon by bus and train

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Gimmelwald, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn to Lyon Part Dieu via Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof, Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 49m.

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