How to get from Lyon to Bern
- 239 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 35m
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Bern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 239 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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239 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €57Reading date not recorded | 4h 52m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 4h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€57Reading date not recorded4h 52m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 54h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Bern: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Bernbus
FlixBus·4h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Lyon to Bern
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 03:30 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 03:30
- 07:30
- 09:00
- 13:05
- 17:40
- 21:30
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 3h 20m€18Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Bern works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Bern, about 4h 35m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Bern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Bern?
The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Bern?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 and the last at 23:00, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Bern?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Bern leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bern from Lyon?
About 239 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Bern cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Bern?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bern?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026