The average train between Zurich and Lyon takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Mulhouse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Zurich to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Zurich and Lyon is 335.4 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lyon Part Dieu via Mulhouse and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 26m.
