How to travel from Lyon to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Zurich:

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Zurich costing on average $160 (€130).

A bus is $182 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Zurich costing on average $252 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 7h 29m.

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

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Zurich is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

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 SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Air Baltic to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Zurich:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.