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

The cheapest way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Grenchen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenchen to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lyss, Bahnhof and Bern Car Terminal Neufeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Grenchen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Grenchen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Grenchen Nord and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Grenchen to Lyon?

The distance between Grenchen and Lyon is 334 km. The road distance is 315 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenchen to Lyon without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Grenchen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenchen to Lyon bus from?

Grenchen to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where do I catch the Grenchen to Lyon train from?

Grenchen to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Grenchen Nord station.

Train or bus from Grenchen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Grenchen to Lyon is to train via Geneva which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Grenchen to Lyon bus arrive?

Grenchen to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Grenchen to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grenchen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenchen to Lyon is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Grenchen to Lyon.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Grenchen to Lyon?

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There are 5 ways to get from Grenchen to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 1m
€76–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 7m
€32–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
6h 8m
€62–159
Drive 315 km
1. Drive from Grenchen to Lyoncar 315 km
3h 29m
€56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Delémont to Delletrain R1
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 43m
€86–167

Grenchen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 333.8 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Grenchen Nord to Lyon Part Dieu via Lausanne and Geneve in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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