What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sankt Gallen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at St. Gallen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Sankt Gallen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sankt Gallen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at St. Gallen via Dijon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

The distance between Lyon and Sankt Gallen is 605 km. The road distance is 502 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Sankt Gallen without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 480.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sankt Gallen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sankt Gallen train from?

Lyon to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen is to train via Dijon which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Sankt Gallen bus arrive?

Lyon to Sankt Gallen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Lyon to Sankt Gallen train arrive?

Lyon to Sankt Gallen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sankt Gallen is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Lyon to Sankt Gallen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Sankt Gallen?

Book your Lyon to Sankt Gallen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Sankt Gallen?

There are 877+ hotels available in Sankt Gallen.

Lyon to Sankt Gallen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Sankt Gallen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 146–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
7h 35m
CHF 30–65
Drive 502 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sankt Gallencar 502 km
5h 19m
CHF 83–120
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Gallentrain
5h 13m
CHF 133–423
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1 / ...
7h 4m
CHF 144–407
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
7h 54m
CHF 43–144
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Gallentrain
6h 38m
CHF 97–355

Lyon to Sankt Gallen by train

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Distance: 604.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sankt Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St. Gallen via Dijon Ville, Dijon, and Zürich HB in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to St. Gallen train station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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