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How to get fromLyon to Biel/Bienneby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain train Ic5 / ...
    4h 14m
    CHF 73–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    6h 56m
    CHF 27–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus bus FlixBus 1616 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain train Ic5 / ...
    5h 41m
    CHF 55–134

  4. Drive 297.7 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Biel/Biennecar car 297.7 km
    3h 21m
    CHF 50–72

Lyon to Biel/Bienne by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Biel/Bienne via Genève and Renens VD in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–29 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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