The average train between Lyon and Zurich takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Zurich station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Lyon to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Lyon and Zurich is 335.4 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zuerich Hb via Dijon Ville in around 5h 20m.