How to travel from Zurich to Lyon

International travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Can I enter France if coming from Switzerland?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon if traveling from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required

What measures do I need to follow in Lyon, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/15/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Zurich to Lyon.

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

Is my journey back to Zurich from Lyon restricted?

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

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

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

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

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 10/15/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Lyon closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Lyon: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lyon is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $31 (€25) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A bus is generally $112 (€92) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $143 (€117) from Zurich to Lyon.

Taking a bus is about $77 (€63) less than taking a train, which costs on average $108 (€88) for this route.

The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Lyon by bus can take on average 6 h 15 min.

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

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lyon is:

• 10 trains per day.

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

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

• Buses mostly leave from Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and tend to arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zürich HB and arrive in Lyon at Lyon Part Dieu.

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

• Travel with Eurolines Switzerland for buses to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurolines Switzerland Zurich to Lyon tickets on Omio for $31 (€25).
• Air France can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Zurich to Lyon for $143 (€117) on Omio.
• SNCF | TGV INOUI can get you to Lyon by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Zurich to Lyon for $108 (€88) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 10 direct trains per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Lyon.

Before traveling from Zurich to Lyon, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $31 (€25) one way on average.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $143 (€117) one way for this journey.
• A train ticket for this journey is costing $108 (€88) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Lyon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.