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Trip Overview

The average bus between Zurich and Lyon takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Zurich to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 47m
Duration
433 km
Distance
€45
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Zurich to Lyon bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Zurich and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 35m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 15m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Zurich to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 432.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 15m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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