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Lyon to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Zurich takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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.

8h 10m
Duration
518 km
Distance
CHF 115
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 28m
CHF 98–158

Lyon to Zurich train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 517.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zuerich Hb via Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 28m.

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