There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
4h 39mCHF 76–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N720 / ...
- Take the bus from Besancon Viotte to Morteaubus Autocar
6h 36mCHF 33–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
5h 31mCHF 54–136Drive 248.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fondscar 248.5 km
3h 36mCHF 41–59
Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Morteau via Besancon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at La Chaux-de-Fonds via Genève, Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Lyon and La Chaux-de-Fonds is 317 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds, including transfers.
Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Chaux-de-Fonds via Genève, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to La Chaux-De-Fonds via Besançon, Besancon Viotte, Morteau, and Morteau in around 6h 36m.
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
- 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
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Besancon Viotte to Morteau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lyon to La Chaux-de-Fonds.
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