The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Zurich
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Zurich will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Lyon to Zurich you need to make at least one change.
1717 · 473911:0012h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:50Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)£341One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:3018h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£531One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:0513h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£531One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:3017h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)21:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£561One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:0513h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)21:20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£571One-way1 change
1717 · 473911:0012h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:50Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)£341One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:0513h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)21:20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£571One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:0513h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£531One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:3017h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)21:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£561One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:3018h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 335 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price | £252 Average Price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Zurich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Zurich coaches for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h55 | 8:00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h00 | 15:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 19 May | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h30 | 21:00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h15 | 21:20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
1717 · 4739 | 11:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 12h50 | 23:50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Zurich
Buses from Lyon to Zurich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 335 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 335 km |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Lyon to ZurichYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Zurich with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Zurich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Zurich by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Zurich
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
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