What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Villars?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Villars is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Villars?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Villars is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Villars. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Eglise Villars via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and La Montat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Villars. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Villars?

The distance between Zurich and Villars is 583 km. The road distance is 483.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Villars without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Villars without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Villars?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Zurich to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Villars bus from?

Zurich to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Villars train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Villars?

The best way to get from Zurich to Villars is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Villars bus arrive?

Zurich to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Villars train arrive?

Zurich to Villars train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Villars is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Zurich to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 825+ hotels available in Villars.

Zurich to Villars - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Villars by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
6h 53m
€137–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 36m
€42–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 4m
€43–65
Drive 483.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Villarscar 483.8 km
5h 14m
€85–122
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 50m
€125–279
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 42m
€148–401
Fly 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
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 19m
€150–395

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Villars.

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Distance: 583.4 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lycee S. Weil via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Eglise Villars via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and La Montat in around 8h 36m.

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