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Zurich to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Lyon takes 7h 40m 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.

7h 40m
Duration: 518 km
Distance: €154
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

5h 21m

€131–271

Zurich to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 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 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:59 AM → 12:59 PM
6h • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

6:59 AM → 12:59 PM
6h • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

6:59 AM → 12:59 PM
6h • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

7:34 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

7:34 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

6:59 AM → 12:59 PM
6h • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

6:59 AM → 12:59 PM
6h • 1 change
11:34 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 24m • 1 change

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