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

The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Zwolle and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Apeldoorn train station and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Almere Centrum and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Zwolle to Lyon?

The distance between Zwolle and Lyon is 1051 km. The road distance is 920.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwolle to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Zwolle to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Lyon bus from?

Zwolle to Lyon bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Lyon train from?

Zwolle to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.

Train or bus from Zwolle to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zwolle to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 37m.

Where does the Zwolle to Lyon bus arrive?

Zwolle to Lyon bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.

Where does the Zwolle to Lyon train arrive?

Zwolle to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Zwolle to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Lyon is 920 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Zwolle to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Zwolle to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zwolle to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Almere Centrumtrain
2. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 5m
€133–338
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyonbus N760
15h 51m
€71–113
Drive 920.4 km
1. Drive from Zwolle to Lyoncar 920.4 km
9h 1m
€160–231
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
5h 30m
€119–313
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 17m
€114–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
19h 37m
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
7h 10m
€125–337
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 30m
€137–428

Zwolle to Lyon by train

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9h 5mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,051.4 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Zwolle to Lyon Part Dieu via Almere Centrum, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Apeldoorn, Station, Apeldoorn train station, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 19h 37m.

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