Bellinzona to Lyon by train

Explore Bellinzona to Lyon by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Bellinzona to Lyon aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Bellinzona to Lyon

Ready to book tickets from Bellinzona to Lyon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

• The cheapest tickets between Bellinzona and Lyon typically run €254.46.

• If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

• If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

• You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Train schedule for travel between Bellinzona and Lyon

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 9 trains make this journey of 327 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Bellinzona is at 05:07 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:18.

During the weekend, 05:07 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:18 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 3 minutes.

How long does the train from Bellinzona to Lyon take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 6 hours and 39 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 327 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Bellinzona to Lyon trains

Tickets for travel to Lyon along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Bellinzona to Lyon travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Lyon.