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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Lyon is to bus via Lyon which costs €22 - €45 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Lyon?

The distance between Switzerland and Lyon is 514 km. The road distance is 420.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Switzerland to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Lyon train from?

Switzerland to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Lyon?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Switzerland to Lyon train arrive?

Switzerland to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Lyon is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Switzerland to Lyon.

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

Book your Switzerland to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3722+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Lyon by train, bus, or car

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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
6h 11m
€98–148
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus N882 / ...
7h 54m
€22–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
7h 18m
€28–43
Drive 420.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lyoncar 420.8 km
4h 31m
€72–103
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 9m
€83–148

Switzerland to Lyon by train

8Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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