How to travel from Lyon to Zurich

Travel between Lyon, France and Zurich, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can travelers from France enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Zurich from Lyon?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Zurich, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 6/25/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Lyon to Zurich.

The restriction level for your return to Lyon, France from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Lyon from Zurich restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Lyon from Zurich?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lyon, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 6/25/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lyon from Zurich closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel to Zurich from Lyon. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zurich is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

Taking a ferry is usually $55 (€49) less than taking a bus to Zurich, which costs on average $55 (€49) for the same trip.

Taking a ferry is usually $361 (€323) less than taking a flight to Zurich, which costs on average $361 (€323) for the same trip.

A ferry is generally $122 (€109) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $122 (€109) from Lyon to Zurich.

The fastest way from Lyon to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Zurich that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 6 h 15 min.

In comparison, getting to Zurich by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 22 min   on average.

The Lyon to Zurich distance is around 208 miles (335 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Zurich is:

• 2 buses per day.
• 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Lyon to Zurich as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Zurich:

• Most travelers board their bus from Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
• Most travelers board their plane from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Zürich HB.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Union Ivkoni International for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Union Ivkoni International Lyon to Zurich tickets on Omio for $55 (€49).
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline for flights to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cityline Lyon to Zurich tickets on Omio for $361 (€323).
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Zurich by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF | TGV Lyria Lyon to Zurich tickets on Omio for $122 (€109).

When planning your trip from Lyon to Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $55 (€49) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $361 (€323) one way.
• Ferry tickets are costing on average $1 (€1) one way.
• Train tickets cost $122 (€109) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lyon to Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.