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

The cheapest way to get from Renens to Lyon is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Renens to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Renens and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Renens to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Renens VD, Sur-la-Croix and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lausanne, Oiseaux and Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Renens and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Renens to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Renens VD and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Renens to Lyon?

The distance between Renens and Lyon is 212 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Renens to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Renens to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Renens to Lyon bus from?

Renens to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Renens to Lyon train from?

Renens to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Renens VD station.

Train or bus from Renens to Lyon?

The best way to get from Renens to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Renens to Lyon bus arrive?

Renens to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Renens to Lyon train arrive?

Renens to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Renens to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Renens to Lyon is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Renens to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Renens to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 4 ways to get from Renens to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 25m
€50–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 53m
€23–30
Drive 208.3 km
1. Drive from Renens to Lyoncar 208.3 km
2h 14m
€37–53
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
5h 30m
€24–43

Renens to Lyon by train

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Distance: 211.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Renens, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Renens VD to Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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