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 18 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 9m.

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 5h 5m and costs SFr 60 - 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 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Switzerland?

The distance between Lyon and Switzerland is 521 km. The road distance is 398.4 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 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Lyon to Switzerland train arrive?

Lyon to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Switzerland is 398 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lyon to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Lyon to Switzerland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 VilleTer / ...
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich HbTgv
5h 30m
CHF 66–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus StationN106 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 19–48
Drive 398.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zurich398.4 km
5h 5m
CHF 64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
5h 47m
CHF 76–215

Lyon to Switzerland by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 22–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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