What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 22 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Dijon Ville and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Lyon to Switzerland?

The distance between Lyon and Switzerland is 519 km. The road distance is 420.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Switzerland without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Lyon to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Switzerland train from?

Lyon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Lyon to Switzerland is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 22 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Lyon to Switzerland train arrive?

Lyon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Switzerland is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lyon to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Switzerland?

Book your Lyon to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1215+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Lyon to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Switzerland by train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
5h 7m
CHF 66–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95
6h 18m
CHF 20–21
Drive 420.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zurichcar 420.9 km
4h 33m
CHF 65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 75–145
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 41m
CHF 21–40

Lyon to Switzerland by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.5 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zürich Stadelhofen via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 19 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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