The average train between Lyon and Winterthur takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Winterthur. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Winterthur. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Winterthur at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 13m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes
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17h 51m • 2 changes


5h 13m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Winterthur station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Lyon to Winterthur train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Winterthur train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Lyon to Winterthur train tickets online with TGV inOui and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lyon and Winterthur is 354.7 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Winterthur via Mulhouse Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 10m.