There are 4 ways to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, 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 Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 41m€67–228Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Lausannetrain Ic51 / ...
- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 25m€47–110Drive 270.4 km
- Drive from Neuchâtel to Lyoncar 270.4 km
2h 50m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Lausanne, garebus Ev1 / ...
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
6h 44m€85–122
Neuchâtel to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Neuchâtel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Neuchâtel, gare sud and arriving at Lyon via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Neuchâtel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Neuchâtel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Neuchâtel and Lyon is 288 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon, including transfers.
Neuchâtel to Lyon bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Neuchâtel, gare sud station.
Neuchâtel to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Neuchâtel station.
The best way to get from Neuchâtel to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Neuchâtel, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Neuchâtel to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Lyon via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €8–12
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Lausanne, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lausanne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lausanne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Neuchâtel to Lyon bus services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne, gare station.
Neuchâtel to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neuchâtel to Lyon is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Neuchâtel to Lyon.
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