Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €169.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€107 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €251 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h22 | 5:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
Thursday, July 17 | |||||
![]() ![]() | 5:34 AM Zurich HB | 5h24 | 10:58 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 6h10 | 1:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 12:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 2:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 12:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 6h10 | 3:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 5h22 | 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h22 | 3:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€72) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:37 |
For as little as $108 (€88) you can travel by train between Zurich and Lyon with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI and SNCF TER. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service that operates between France and Switzerland. It is operated by SNCF in France and SBB in Switzerland. The TGV Lyria offers two types of trains: the TGV Duplex and the TGV POS. The TGV Duplex is a double-decker train with a capacity of up to 574 passengers, while the TGV POS is a single-level train with a capacity of up to 468 passengers. Both trains offer comfortable seating, air-conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The TGV Lyria offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most economical, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the TGV Lyria Lounge. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and a selection of newspapers and magazines. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks. The most popular routes for TGV Lyria are Paris to Geneva, Paris to Lausanne, and Paris to Basel. These routes offer travelers a convenient and comfortable way to travel between France and Switzerland.
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