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By car (425 km)
4 h 19 min
425 km.
from $23
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4 h 19 min
425 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$76.09
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$54.35

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$76.09
Train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$173.91
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Lyon to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$41.30

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$184.78

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$391.30

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09

Twin Jet

Website:
twinjet.fr/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zurich is to bus which costs $27.17 - $51.09 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct flight between Lyon and Zurich?

There are no direct flights between Lyon and Zurich. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 15m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Lyon to Zurich?

The distance between Lyon and Zurich is 518 km. The road distance is 425.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Zurich without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 1m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Lyon to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zurich bus from?

Lyon to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Zurich train from?

Lyon to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lyon to Zurich is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 1m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $51.09 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Lyon to Zurich bus arrive?

Lyon to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Zurich train arrive?

Lyon to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Zurich is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Lyon to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Zurich?

Book your Lyon to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Zurich?

Book your Lyon to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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