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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Lyon is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Lyon?

The distance between Winterthur and Lyon is 538 km. The road distance is 440.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Winterthur to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Lyon bus from?

Winterthur to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Lyon?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Winterthur to Lyon bus arrive?

Winterthur to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Winterthur to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Lyon is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Winterthur to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3723+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Winterthur to Lyon by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
6h 32m
€95–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
7h 40m
€22–37
Drive 440.8 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Lyoncar 440.8 km
4h 41m
€75–108
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
5h 48m
€112–296
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Genèvetrain Ic1
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 44m
€88–146
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
8h 24m
€26–51
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
6h 18m
€104–252

Winterthur to Lyon by train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.4 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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