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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Aarau is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Aarau is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Aarau via Genève and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Aarau?

The distance between Lyon and Aarau is 399 km. The road distance is 379.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Lyon to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Aarau train from?

Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Aarau train arrive?

Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Aarau is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lyon to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 499+ hotels available in Aarau.

Lyon to Aarau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Aarau by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
5h 30m
CHF 108–179
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Aarautrain Ir16 / ...
5h 56m
CHF 46–73
Drive 379.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Aaraucar 379.5 km
4h 7m
CHF 64–92
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 42m
CHF 147–397
Bus, train via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Aarautrain Ir16 / ...
6h 6m
CHF 53–82
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
7h 17m
CHF 113–314
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 3m
CHF 141–375

Lyon to Aarau by train

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CHF 108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aarau via Genève and Lausanne in around 5h 30m.

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