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How to get fromZurich to Rhône-Alpesby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Rhône-Alpes 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
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgoin Jallieutrain train Ter
    7h 24m
    €134–279

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache to Bourgoin Jallieubus bus Autocar
    9h 57m
    €46–65

  3. Drive 406.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Rhône-Alpescar car 406.4 km
    4h 29m
    €71–102

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane ZRH - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgoin Jallieutrain train
    8h 16m
    €116–299

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chabonstrain train Ter
    8h 58m
    €127–351

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus bus FlixBus 1921
    2. Take the train from Grenoble to Le Grand Lempstrain train Ter
    10h 44m
    €57–95

Zurich to Rhône-Alpes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Le Franchisson via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Bourgoin Jallieu, and Lycée Gambetta in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Le Franchisson via Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon Perrache, Bourgoin Jallieu, and Lycée Gambetta in around 9h 57m.

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