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How to get fromZürich Hbf to Lyonby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    5h 34m
    €124–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    6h 24m
    €30–50

  3. Drive 418.3 km

    1. Drive from Zürich Hbf to Lyoncar car 418.3 km
    4h 30m
    €73–106

  4. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane ZRH - LYS
    6h 11m
    €104–277

  5. Train via Geneva

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    6h 10m
    €131–384

  6. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N882A / ...
    6h 44m
    €35–70

  7. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    5h 46m
    €137–383

Zürich Hbf to Lyon by foot and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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