What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland is to bus via Geneva which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Annecy - Bus Station and Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Switzerland is 457 km. The road distance is 415.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340.

How long does it take to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland bus from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland train from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland is to train via Geneva which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland bus arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland train arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

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Can I share a ride from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Switzerland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
6h 43m
CHF 131–337
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
7h 39m
CHF 32–55
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Zurichrideshare 415.8 km
4h 23m
Drive 415.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Zurichcar 415.8 km
4h 23m
CHF 68–98
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
6h 49m
CHF 114–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
8h 19m
CHF 34–62

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 457.3 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Zürich Stadelhofen via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Zürich HB in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Zürich Stadelhofen via Annecy - Bus Station, Geneva Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 7h 39m.

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