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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Switzerland takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 43m
Duration
519 km
Distance
CHF 119
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (TGV)

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
5h 31m
CHF 101–163

Lyon to Switzerland train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 519.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mulhouse Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 31m.

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