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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lyon is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Basel Sbb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lyon?

The distance between Zurich and Lyon is 429 km. The road distance is 420.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Zurich to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lyon bus from?

Zurich to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lyon train from?

Zurich to Lyon train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lyon is to bus which takes 7h and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 6h 17m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Zurich to Lyon bus arrive?

Zurich to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Zurich to Lyon train arrive?

Zurich to Lyon train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lyon is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Zurich to Lyon.

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

Book your Zurich to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Lyon?

Book your Zurich to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3849+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zurich to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane, or train (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 Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
5h 43m
€104–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N882A / ...
7h
€28–55
Drive 420.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lyoncar 420.8 km
4h 31m
€72–104
Fly Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
6h 17m
€114–237
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 50m
€83–188
Fly Zurich Airport 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
5h 57m
€115–333
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
6h 5m
€159–418

Zurich to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

124Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.2 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h. RegioJet also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day.

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