What is the cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Gare de Lyon and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Gare de Lyon and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

The distance between Gare de Lyon and Switzerland is 611 km. The road distance is 566.9 km.

How do I travel from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lyon to Switzerland bus from?

Gare de Lyon to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lyon to Switzerland train from?

Gare de Lyon to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 290 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Switzerland bus arrive?

Gare de Lyon to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Switzerland train arrive?

Gare de Lyon to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Lyon to Switzerland is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland?

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There are 10 ways to get from Gare de Lyon to Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
4h 7m
CHF 208–628
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N99 / ...
9h 55m
CHF 58–96
Drive 566.9 km
1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Zurichcar 566.9 km
6h 46m
CHF 93–135
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
4h 26m
CHF 113–281
Train via Zuerich Hb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
4h 7m
CHF 120–189
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 10m
CHF 114–279
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4h 34m
CHF 100–278
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 31m
CHF 61–182
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 12m
CHF 58–177
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
4h 7m
CHF 74–245

Gare de Lyon to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 610.6 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon, France and Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 200–650 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–95 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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