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Zurich to Genève, Lyon buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Zurich and Genève, Lyon takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Zurich to Genève, Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
290 km
Distance
CHF 28
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Genève, Lyon bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Zurich and Genève, Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Genève, Lyon at 10:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 10m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Genève, Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 290.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Genève, Lyon, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Geneva 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 24–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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