Canton of Zurich to Lyon Trains

Canton of Zurich to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canton of Zurich and Lyon takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Canton of Zurich to 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.

7h 56m
Duration: 520 km
Distance: €146
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

6h 29m

€121–262

Canton of Zurich to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Canton of Zurich and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canton of Zurich is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:59 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 7:58 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes

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