The average train between Winterthur and Lyon takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Winterthur 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Winterthur and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 58m • 2 changes


6h 4m • 2 changes


6h 2m • 2 changes


4h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Winterthur station and arriving at Lyon station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Winterthur to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Winterthur to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Winterthur to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Winterthur and Lyon is 354.7 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Winterthur to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 57m.