How to get from Zurich to Lyon
- 334 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 03m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 03m
1 transfer
Train
€77
Cheapest
6h 20m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Lyon. 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.
334 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €102Checked Sep 30 | 13h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €148Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 03m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€102Checked Sep 3013h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€148Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 03m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio 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.
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 Airport → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
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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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.
October 2026
€90November 2026
€91Departures from Zurich to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:45 and the last at 14:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich Airport-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Zurich Airport-EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse, Marseille-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
SBBZurich-GenevaBook →
SNCFGeneva-LyonBook →
KLMBasel-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-MarseilleSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, SNCF, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 6h 20m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 6h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 and the last at 14:25, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 14:25.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Lyon leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
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 Zurich to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, SNCF, KLM.
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.
Where to next
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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: 2 Oct 2026