How to travel from Zurich to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Lyon

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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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$139

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$54

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5h 21m

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4h 51m

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7h 27m

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6h 57m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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from Zurich to Lyon

How to get from Zurich to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM18h20
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
02:45PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$641One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM18h20
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
02:45PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$641One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1199 · LH1082
07:50PM3h30
Zurich Airport
11:20PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4601One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI5537
01:34PM4h25
Zurich HB
05:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$1411One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+TGV INOUI9879
11:34AM5h29
Zurich HB
05:03PMLyon Part Dieu
$1481One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+TGV INOUI9580
03:34PM4h24
Zurich HB
07:58PMLyon Part Dieu
$1811One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM21h00
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
12:35PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$651One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY1220
09:35PM10h00
Zurich Airport
07:35AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2181One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1815 · AF7370
06:50PM3h40
Zurich Airport
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3001One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2738 · SN3587
07:30AM3h40
Zurich Airport
11:10AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4601One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Lyon, 66,04% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Lyon and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lyon costing on average $104 (€83).

A bus is $99 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lyon costing on average $124 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

Flight takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Zurich to Lyon is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lyon is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lyon 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 Zurich to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF TER, TER, TGV, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Lyon:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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