Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lyon will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 6 buses that leave Zurich for Lyon on Sun, Jul 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 20 the direct buses cover the 335 km distance in an average of 8 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €161.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price | €322 Average price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:35 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h10 | 11:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h15 | 2:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 8h35 | 3:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 8h15 | 3:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 6h35 | 4:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h15 | 9:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:45 |
BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus buses will get you to Lyon from Zurich from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Bus information from Zurich to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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