How to get from Lyon to Zurich
- 334 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 50m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 334 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
334 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €135Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 5h 50m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€135Omio catalogue, Oct 35h 50m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Zurich: 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.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·6h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Lyon to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€82Departures from Lyon to Zurich
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 03:30 | 21:30 |
| 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Zurich Airport, about 6h 20m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 6h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 and the last at 21:30, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Zurich?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 21:30.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Zurich leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Lyon?
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zurich?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026