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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Winterthur is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Winterthur via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Winterthur via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Lyon to Winterthur?

The distance between Lyon and Winterthur is 465 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lyon to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Winterthur bus from?

Lyon to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Winterthur train from?

Lyon to Winterthur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Lyon to Winterthur is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Lyon to Winterthur bus arrive?

Lyon to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Winterthur is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Lyon to Winterthur.

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

Book your Lyon to Winterthur train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Winterthur?

Book your Lyon to Winterthur bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Winterthurtrain Ic1
6h 16m
CHF 89–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus N106 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 21–52
Drive 440.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Winterthurcar 440.9 km
4h 41m
CHF 72–103
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4h 34m
CHF 109–366
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
6h 14m
CHF 97–234

Lyon to Winterthur by train

73Weekly Trains

6h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.9 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Winterthur, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Winterthur via Genève in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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