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 €30 - €80 and takes 7h 46m.

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 5h 16m and costs €70 - €110.

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 Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Lyon?

The distance between Winterthur and Lyon is 465 km. The road distance is 417.1 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 53m and costs €140 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Winterthur to Lyon, including transfers.

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 Winterthur station.

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Lyon?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €290 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Winterthur to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Lyon is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 4099+ hotels available in Lyon.

Winterthur to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Winterthur to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 Winterthur to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 53m
€144–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
7h 46m
€34–76
Drive 417.1 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Lyoncar 417.1 km
5h 16m
€73–105
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
6h 23m
€130–287
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
7h 51m
€35–86
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 3m
€148–408

Winterthur to Lyon by train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 464.8 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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