How to get from Zurich to Lyon
A real 2-leg route: train. Door to door 6h 03m, from €70.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 03m by train, 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 Wed, Sep 2.
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 → Genevatrain
SBB·3h 23m - 2Geneva → Lyontrain
SNCF·1h 58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Zurich to Lyon: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Zurich to Lyon works
Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Geneva, about 3h 23m. Transfer in Geneva and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (1h 58m). In total it's roughly €70 over 6h 3m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Lyon
DepartureZurich
Change hereGenevaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Zurich to Lyon
On this route you travel with SBB, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Zurich to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Lyon?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 03m by train, 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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €70. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Lyon?+−
On this route you travel with SBB, SNCF.
Can you get from Zurich to Lyon without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 05m.
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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