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

The cheapest way to get from Gruyères to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gruyères to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Gruyères and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gruyères to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Epagny, Les Gottes and arriving at Lyon via Bulle, gare routière, Fribourg, Charmettes and Fribourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Gruyères and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Gruyères to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gruyères and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Palézieux, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Gruyères to Lyon?

The distance between Gruyères and Lyon is 272 km. The road distance is 255.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gruyères to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Gruyères to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gruyères to Lyon bus from?

Gruyères to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Fribourg station.

Where do I catch the Gruyères to Lyon train from?

Gruyères to Lyon train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, depart from Gruyères station.

Train or bus from Gruyères to Lyon?

The best way to get from Gruyères to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Gruyères to Lyon bus arrive?

Gruyères to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Gruyères to Lyon train arrive?

Gruyères to Lyon train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, arrive at Palézieux station.

Can I drive from Gruyères to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gruyères to Lyon is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Gruyères to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4132+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 4 ways to get from Gruyères to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gruyères to Palézieuxtrain S50 / ...
2. Take the train from Palézieux to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 13m
€68–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyonbus FlixBus N953 / ...
7h 31m
€32–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gruyères to Palézieuxtrain S50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 20m
€34–59
Drive 255.5 km
1. Drive from Gruyères to Lyoncar 255.5 km
3h 3m
€45–65

Gruyères to Lyon by train

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Distance: 272.1 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Gruyères to Lyon Part Dieu via Palézieux, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Fribourg to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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