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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Lyon
Cheapest price
€157
Average price
€176
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lyon will cost around €176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €157.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Lyon without transferring at least 2 times.
IR 16 2165 | 2165+
9222+
55378:36 AM9h23Bern Hauptbahnhof5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€1571One-way2 transfers- IC 1 709 | 709+9222+55378:31 AM9h28Bern Hauptbahnhof5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€1631One-way2 transfers
- IC 81 809 | 809+9210+
177718:02 AM6h42Bern Hauptbahnhof2:44 PMLyon Part Dieu€1691One-way2 transfers - IR 16 2165 | 2165+9218+98798:36 AM8h27Bern Hauptbahnhof5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu€1801One-way2 transfers
- IC 81 809 | 809+9222+55378:02 AM9h57Bern Hauptbahnhof5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€1811One-way2 transfers
- IC 81 809 | 809+9210+177718:02 AM6h42Bern Hauptbahnhof2:44 PMLyon Part Dieu€1691One-way2 transfers
- IR 16 2165 | 2165+9218+98798:36 AM8h27Bern Hauptbahnhof5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu€1801One-way2 transfers
- IC 81 809 | 809+9218+98798:02 AM9h01Bern Hauptbahnhof5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu€2041One-way2 transfers
- IR 16 2165 | 2165+9222+55378:36 AM9h23Bern Hauptbahnhof5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€1571One-way2 transfers
- IC 1 709 | 709+9222+55378:31 AM9h28Bern Hauptbahnhof5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€1631One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 240 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€133 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €239 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bern to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 81 809 | 809+9210+17771 | On time 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h42 | 12:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| IC 81 809 | 809+9218+9879 | On time 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h01 | 3:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| IC 81 809 | 809+9222+5537 | On time 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h57 | 3:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1 709 | 709+9222+5537 | On time 6:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h28 | 3:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| IR 16 2165 | 2165+9218+9879 | On time 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 8h27 | 3:03 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| IR 16 2165 | 2165+9222+5537 | On time 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h23 | 3:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Lyon
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France
Trains from Bern to Lyon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €125 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 17:16. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €125 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 5:16 PM |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern to Lyon trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Lyon from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern to Lyon
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