The average train between Switzerland and Lyon takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Switzerland and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to 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.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Lyon station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Switzerland to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Switzerland to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Switzerland and Lyon is 285.2 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 11m.