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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lavaux is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lavaux is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lavaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lavaux. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Yverdon-les-Bains, gare via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Lausanne, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lavaux?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lavaux. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Grandson via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lavaux?

The distance between Lyon and Lavaux is 274 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lavaux without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lyon to Lavaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lavaux bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lavaux train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Lavaux?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lavaux is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 230 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Lyon to Lavaux bus arrive?

Lyon to Lavaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Lyon to Lavaux train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Lavaux?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lavaux is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lyon to Lavaux.

Where can I stay near Lavaux?

There are 315+ hotels available in Lavaux.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Lavaux 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 Re33 / ...
4h 21m
CHF 166–280
Drive 224.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Lavauxcar 224.3 km
3h 26m
CHF 37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1629 / ...
6h 21m
CHF 181–228
Bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 34m
CHF 71–121

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Distance: 274.4 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lavaux via Genève, Renens VD, and Grandson in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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