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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €65 - €170 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lyon is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Visp and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lyon?

The distance between Zermatt and Lyon is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Zermatt to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Lyon train from?

Zermatt to Lyon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Lyon train arrive?

Zermatt to Lyon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3725+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zermatt to Lyon - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Lyon by train, bus, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visptrain Ext
2. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ir / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
6h 56m
€65–161
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visptrain Ext
2. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 2m
€82–176

Zermatt to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

63Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 382.2 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Visp and Geneve in around 7h 2m.

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