There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
6h 48mCHF 76–133Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Torino Auchan to Milan Malpensa Airportbus 020
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Bellinzonatrain S50
10h 33mCHF 31–56Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 729 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
10h 1mCHF 69–119Drive 461.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Bellinzonacar 461.2 km
5h 56mCHF 78–113Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
6h 9mCHF 77–204Train via Geneva
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
7h 44mCHF 136–214Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 29mCHF 174–435Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
8h 27mCHF 148–325Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
7h 52mCHF 205–397
Lyon to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bellinzona is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bellinzona is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Bellinzona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, lotto m1 m5 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bellinzona via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Lyon and Bellinzona is 540 km. The road distance is 461.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bellinzona without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lyon to Bellinzona, including transfers.
Lyon to Bellinzona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bellinzona is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bellinzona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellinzona via Milano Centrale in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Bellinzona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, lotto m1 m5, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Bellinzona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lyon to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bellinzona is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Lyon to Bellinzona.
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