What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne is to bus via Lyss, Bahnhof which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Biel/Bienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Zollikofen, Bahnhof via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Biel/Bienne?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

The distance between Lyon and Biel/Bienne is 317 km. The road distance is 279.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Biel/Bienne without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Biel/Bienne bus from?

Lyon to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Biel/Bienne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

The best way to get from Lyon to Biel/Bienne is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Lyon to Biel/Bienne bus arrive?

Lyon to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Lyon to Biel/Bienne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Biel/Bienne is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Lyon to Biel/Bienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Biel/Bienne?

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Where can I stay near Biel/Bienne?

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Lyon to Biel/Bienne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
4h 14m
CHF 75–220
Bus via Lyss, Bahnhof
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 56m
CHF 30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 32–57
Drive 279.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Biel/Biennecar 279.8 km
3h 48m
CHF 46–67

Lyon to Biel/Bienne by train

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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 25–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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