There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Bernese Oberland by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
6h 19mCHF 95–280Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg Poya to Thuntrain S1
7h 33mCHF 44–68Drive 325.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Bernese Oberlandcar 325.9 km
4h 22mCHF 54–78Train via Fribourg
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thuntrain S1
6h 58mCHF 87–221Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrassebus Ev3
7h 42mCHF 70–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bernese Oberland is to bus and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bernese Oberland is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Bernese Oberland. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bernese Oberland. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Interlaken West via Genève and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Lyon and Bernese Oberland is 378 km. The road distance is 325.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bernese Oberland without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lyon to Bernese Oberland, including transfers.
Lyon to Bernese Oberland bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Bernese Oberland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bernese Oberland is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bernese Oberland, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bernese Oberland via Genève, Bern, and Interlaken West in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bernese Oberland via Bern Car Terminal Neufeld, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse in around 7h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Interlaken West
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg Poya to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Bernese Oberland bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Lyon to Bernese Oberland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bernese Oberland is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Lyon to Bernese Oberland.
There are 1152+ hotels available in Bernese Oberland.