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 €70 - €150 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €80 - €180.

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 6h 57m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lyon?

The distance between Zermatt and Lyon is 392 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 which takes 6h 57m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 3634+ 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 (Trenitalia), train, or bus

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Train
best
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
6h 57m
€82–176
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to St-Gingolphtrain R91
2. Take the bus from Evian-les-Bains to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 43m
€74–146

Zermatt to Lyon by train

2Weekly Trains

6h 57mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 392.4 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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 6h 57m.

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