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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zurich?

The distance between Lyon and Zurich is 518 km. The road distance is 420.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Zurich without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lyon to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lyon to Zurich is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 230 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Lyon to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Zurich?

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

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

Book your Lyon to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Zurich.

Lyon to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Zurich 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 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 4m
CHF 64–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 20m
CHF 16–35
Drive 420.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zurichcar 420.9 km
4h 33m
CHF 66–95
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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 43m
CHF 106–294
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
5h 31m
CHF 73–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
6h 5m
CHF 59–113
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
6h 23m
CHF 94–221
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 24m
CHF 142–294

Lyon to Zurich by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zuerich Hb via Dijon Ville in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 18–35 and the journey takes 6h 20m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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