What is the cheapest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

The distance between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB and Lyon is 519 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.

How do I travel from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon bus from?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon train from?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon bus arrive?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon train arrive?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon?

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Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 35m
€124–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 25m
€30–45
Drive 418.6 km
1. Drive from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyoncar 418.6 km
4h 30m
€73–105
Fly Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
6h 3m
€99–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 51m
€110–310
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N882A / ...
6h 45m
€35–70
Fly Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
5h 57m
€137–388
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 56m
€179–467

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon by foot and train

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Distance: 518.6 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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