What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gruyères?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gruyères is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Gruyères?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Gruyères is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Gruyères?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Epagny, Les Gottes via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. and Bulle, Place de la Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Gruyères?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gruyères via Genève and Palézieux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Gruyères?

The distance between Lyon and Gruyères is 272 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Gruyères without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Gruyères without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Lyon to Gruyères, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gruyères bus from?

Lyon to Gruyères bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gruyères train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Gruyères?

The best way to get from Lyon to Gruyères is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Lyon to Gruyères bus arrive?

Lyon to Gruyères bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.

Where does the Lyon to Gruyères train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Gruyères?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Gruyères is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Lyon to Gruyères.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Gruyères?

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Where can I stay near Gruyères?

There are 812+ hotels available in Gruyères.

Lyon to Gruyères - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Gruyères by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Palézieuxtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Palézieux to Gruyèrestrain S50 / ...
5h 15m
CHF 59–144
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Palézieux to Gruyèrestrain S50 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 32–56
Drive 251.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Gruyèrescar 251.1 km
3h 9m
CHF 41–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
6h 23m
CHF 46–68

Lyon to Gruyères by train

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Distance: 272.3 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gruyères via Genève and Palézieux in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Fribourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 23–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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