There are 4 ways to get from Renens 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 Renens VD to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 25m€47–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 56m€20–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 32m€27–80Drive 208.3 km
- Drive from Renens to Lyoncar 208.3 km
2h 14m€38–55
Renens to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Renens to Lyon is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Renens to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Renens to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Renens VD, Hôtel-de-Ville/ECAL and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lausanne, Chauderon and Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
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.
The distance between Renens and Lyon is 212 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.
The best way to get from Renens to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Renens to Lyon, including transfers.
Renens to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.
Renens to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Renens VD station.
The best way to get from Renens to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 56m.
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 €12–20 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Renens to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Renens to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renens to Lyon is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Renens to Lyon.
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