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 50 - SFr 80 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 90.

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 Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Lyon to Aarau?

The distance between Lyon and Aarau is 482 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 4h 47m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Aarau train arrive?

Lyon to Aarau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville 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?

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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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 47m
CHF 91–203
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 51–76
Drive 379.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Aaraucar 379.5 km
4h 7m
CHF 62–90
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, 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 140–372
Train via Lausanne
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 97–305
Bus, train via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Aarautrain Ir16 / ...
6h 1m
CHF 52–90
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry 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 12m
CHF 122–290

Lyon to Aarau by train (TGV)

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4h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.2 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville hourly. Tickets cost CHF 75–130 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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