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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Lyon

Composite routes from Zurich to Lyon

Cheapest
5 h 4 min
Car
396 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
6h 15m
5 times a day
$36.96–$51.09
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
SNCF
Website
TGV inOui
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
RegioJet
Website
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
SNCF
Website
2h 1m
Every 4 hours
$34.78–$76.09
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Call
TGV inOui
Website
2h 26m
Twice daily
$59.78–$108.70
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Call
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
2h 22m
Every 30 minutes
$76.09–$141.30
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Call
RegioJet
Website
6h 15m
Once a week
$27.17–$40.22
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
1h 37m
Twice daily
$3.18
+352 24 89 24 89
+352 24 89 24 89
Call
Airlines
Found: 6
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Volotea
Website
Twin Jet
Website
Air France
Website
5h 26m
Every day
$173.91–$652.17
Lufthansa
Website
4h 10m
Every day
$130.43–$445.65
Swiss
Website
52 min
Every day
$108.70–$391.30
Air Dolomiti
Website
4h 25m
Every day
$130.43–$445.65
Volotea
Website
1h
Friday
$97.83–$326.09
Twin Jet
Website
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$163.04–$489.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lyon is to bus which costs $27.17 - $51.09 and takes 6h 15m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lyon?

The distance between Zurich and Lyon is 518 km. The road distance is 424.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Zurich to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lyon train from?

Zurich to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $51.09 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Zurich to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Lyon?

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

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

Book your Zurich to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3319+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $37.86 per night.
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