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 60 - SFr 130 and takes 7h 43m.

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 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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 via Genève and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

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 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 1487+ 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 Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain R41 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 104–287
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Martignybus FlixBus N1157
2. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain Ir95 / ...
7h 43m
CHF 61–126

Lyon to Zermatt by train

73Weekly Trains

6h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 392.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zermatt via Genève and Visp in around 6h 8m.

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