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 €75 - €280 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €210 - €550.

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 and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Visp, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lyon?

The distance between Zermatt and Lyon is 388 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 7h 9m and costs €75 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 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 1370+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zermatt to Lyon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Lyon by train, bus, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 9m
€77–278
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
6h 53m
€217–511
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 19m
€99–336

Zermatt to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

143Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.4 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Lyon Part Dieu via Visp, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 7h 19m.

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