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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Bern
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bern will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lyon for Bern every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 240 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lyon to Bern
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £204.
Distance: 240 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £387 Average Price |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Bern bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bern coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 15:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 5h50 | 21:05 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 4h30 | 00:30 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 4h35 | 02:35 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 1 December | |||||
| FlixBus | 06:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 5h35 | 11:55 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 5h05 | 13:35 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 5h00 | 17:10 Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Bern
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Buses from Lyon to Bern run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:08, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 240 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 240 km |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:08 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to BernYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Bern with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Bern coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Bern by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Bern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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