What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Andermatt via Genève and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Lyon and Swiss Alps is 444 km. The road distance is 414.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Swiss Alps train from?

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

Where does the Lyon to Swiss Alps train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Swiss Alps is 415 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lyon to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 497+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Lyon to Swiss Alps - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Swiss Alps by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Brigtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
8h 43m
CHF 127–333
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
11h 3m
CHF 54–79
Drive 414.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Swiss Alpscar 414.7 km
5h 24m
CHF 69–100
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 HB to Airolotrain
8h 45m
CHF 167–414
Bus, train via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Brigtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
8h 48m
CHF 113–305
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 3m
CHF 79–273

Lyon to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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8h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gotthard Passhöhe via Genève, Brig, Brig Bahnhofplatz, Andermatt, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 8h 43m.

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