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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 160 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Zermatt is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Genève and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zermatt?

The distance between Lyon and Zermatt is 393 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lyon to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zermatt train from?

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

Where does the Lyon to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Lyon to Zermatt - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Zermatt by train (TGV), bus, or train

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 GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to VispIr
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
6h 4m
CHF 74–227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Evian-les-BainsBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from St-Gingolph to VispR91
8h 58m
CHF 71–153

Lyon to Zermatt by train

73Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 392.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Genève and Visp in around 6h 4m.

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