There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
4h 1m€102–258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
7h 25m€33–61Train
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 33m€133–382Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Lyon421.2 km
4h 31mDrive 421.2 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyoncar 421.2 km
4h 31m€73–105Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
8h 5m€38–64
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €100 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lyon is 350 km. The road distance is 421.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €130 - €390.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Lyon, France?
Lufthansa, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–340
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.