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 45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 360.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

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 26m.

How far is it from Lyon to Zurich?

The distance between Lyon and Zurich is 519 km. The road distance is 398.4 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 26m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 26m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Zurich is 398 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m 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?

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Lyon to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 VilleTer / ...
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich HbTgv
5h 26m
CHF 64–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus StationN106 / ...
6h 5m
CHF 16–45
Drive 398.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Zurich398.4 km
5h 5m
CHF 64–92
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
4h 43m
CHF 112–354
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
5h 31m
CHF 74–212
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LYS - ZRH
6h 23m
CHF 100–222
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)LYS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
7h 32m
CHF 106–259

Lyon to Zurich by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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 26m. 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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