How to get from Zurich to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 45m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 334 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €44, on Sat, Sep 5.
334 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €245Checked Sep 4 | 3h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €102Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 03m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 8h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€245Checked Sep 43h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€102Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 03m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Sep 88h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Baselbus
FlixBus·1h - 2Basel → LyonbusFlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€124October 2026
€90Departures from Zurich to Lyon
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:45 and the last at 14:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 02:45 | 14:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-Basel, Basel-LyonBook →
SBBZurich-GenevaBook →
SNCFGeneva-LyonBook →
Air FranceZurich-Paris, Paris-LyonSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, SNCF, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Basel, about 1h. Transfer in Basel and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lyon (6h 35m). In total it's roughly €49 over 8h 45m, 1 transfer.
Zurich to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 8h 45m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Lyon from Zurich?
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €49. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, SNCF, Air France.
Can you get from Zurich to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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