Driving from Lyon to Bern
Bern lies 240 km (149 mi) north-east of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 293 km (182 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lyon | Bern | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Switzerland |
| Population | 520,774 | 121,631 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 3000–3030 |
What changes when you arrive in Bern
Crossing from France into Switzerland: money changes from the Euro to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Lyon to Bern
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Staying in Bern
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Common questions
How far is Bern from Lyon?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lyon; by road roughly 293 km (182 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Bern by car?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Bern?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bern?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.