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How to get fromZermatt to Lyonby train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ec / ...
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    6h 36m
    €92–300

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ir95 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    7h 23m
    €77–260

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train
    2. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane GVA - LYS
    6h 53m
    €208–491

Zermatt to Lyon by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 386.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Lyon Part Dieu via Visp and Geneve in around 6h 36m.

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