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Journey information
Overview: Lyon to Zurich flight
France
Switzerland
Flights from Lyon to Zurich depart on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance 335 km |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Flights per day 7 |
Fastest flight 3h 35m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 05:46 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
The cheapest and fastest flights from Lyon to Zurich
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£187
Average price
£829
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Flights per day
44
Distance
335 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 £829 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £187.
Fast flights
To travel from Lyon to Zurich you need to make at least one change.
VY1223 · VY624619:5513h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport08:55Zurich Airport
£1871One-way
1 change
AF7369 · AF141418:304h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport22:30Zurich Airport
£2601One-way
1 change
AF7365 · AF141415:007h30
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport22:30Zurich Airport
£2601One-way
1 change
VY1221 · VY624808:1512h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport20:50Zurich Airport
£2871One-way
1 change
AF7363 · AF181410:257h25
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport17:50Zurich Airport
£3031One-way
1 change
AF7369 · AF141418:304h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport22:30Zurich Airport
£2601One-way
1 change
KL1949+
KL359717:504h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport22:05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
£4541One-way
1 change
AF3211+AF179817:504h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport22:05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
£4911One-way
1 change
KL1947+KL226312:255h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport17:25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
£4541One-way
1 change
AF3210+AF179612:255h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport17:25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
£4911One-way
1 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 £89.
Distance: 335 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£245 Average Price | £133 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Zurich flight times
Showing flights for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9852+ LX639 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h31 | 15:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 9852+AF1814 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h01 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 5351 · 5260+LX639 | On time 05:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h50 | 15:20 Zurich Airport | 2 changes | |
| 5351 · 5260+AF1814 | On time 05:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h20 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 2 changes | |
5351 · 5260+ LX645 | On time 05:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 14h40 | 20:10 Zurich Airport | 2 changes | |
| AF7371 · AF1500+AF3210 | 05:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h30 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| VY1221 · VY6248 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h35 | 19:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF3166+AF3210+AF6022 | 07:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| 9854+AF1814 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h23 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 9854+LX645 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h43 | 20:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 9854+LX639 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h53 | 15:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF8351+AF3210+AF6132 | 07:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h50 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF3215+AF3210+AF6142 | 07:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF7363 · AF1740+AF3210 | 09:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h00 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF7363 · AF1814 | 09:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF7363 · AF1650+AF3210 | 09:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h00 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| 9862+LX645 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h10 | 20:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 5062+LX645 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h10 | 20:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 5062+AF1414 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h30 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1440+AF3211+AF7361 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h15 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF1814+AF7361 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1140+AF3211+AF7361 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h15 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF1840+AF3211+AF7361 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h15 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF1414+AF7361 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| KL1949+KL2263 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| AF3211+AF1796 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| KL1947+KL2263 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h00 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| AF3210+AF1796 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h00 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| AF8286+AF3211+AF6134 | 11:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF3216+AF3211+AF6144 | 11:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF3134+AF3211+AF6024 | 11:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
 AF3184+AF3211+AF6164 | 11:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF8270+AF3211+AF6154 | 11:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| 9866+LX645 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h10 | 20:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 9866+AF1414 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h30 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF3223+AF3211 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| KL1432+KL1949 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| AF7365 · AF1440+AF3211 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h05 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| AF7365 · AF1414 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h30 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| AF7365 · AF1140+AF3211 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h05 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2 changes | |
| KL1949+KL3597 | 16:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h15 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| AF3211+AF1798 | 16:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h15 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
| AF7369 · AF1414 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h00 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| VY1223 · VY6246 | 18:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h00 | 07:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
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Airlines: Air France, Vueling Airlines from Lyon to ZurichFind the best flights between Lyon to Zurich with Omio's travel partners Air France, Vueling Airlines from £17. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Air France
About
Air France is the national flag carrier of France and one of Europe’s leading airlines, connecting travelers to destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Operating from its main hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Air France offers a modern fleet with services ranging from affordable Economy fares to Premium Economy and Business Class featuring spacious seating, fine dining, and lounge access. Known for its French hospitality and style, Air France combines comfort, service, and global connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 35m
Cheapest Price
£212
Air France frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) + 1 accessory (40x30x15cm) included in standard tickets
Additional luggage
Additional checked baggage can be purchased, with varying fees based on route and timing of purchase
Cancellation Policy
Refunds depend on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flex tickets refundable with fee, Business fully refundable
Pregnant on board
Flying permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for twins. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-14 can travel as UM with mandatory service. Ages 15-17 optional. Service must be booked in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
Air France provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility through their Saphir service, requiring 48h advance notice
Pets
Small pets under 8kg allowed in cabin, larger ones in hold, service animals accepted
Entertaiment on board
Vueling Airlines
About
Vueling is a Spanish low-cost airline and one of the largest carriers in Europe, offering affordable flights across Spain, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Operating mainly from its hub in Barcelona, Vueling provides a modern fleet with flexible fare options to suit different types of travelers. Passengers can choose from basic low-cost tickets to fares that include extras such as seat selection, checked baggage, and priority boarding. With WiFi and onboard services available on many routes, Vueling is a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 0m
Cheapest Price
£126
Vueling Airlines frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (40x20x30 cm)
Additional luggage
Extra cabin bag (55x40x20 cm) and checked baggage available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away. After that, cancellation fees apply based on fare type
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly up to week 36 (32 for multiple pregnancies). Medical certificate required after week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 5-11, must be booked at least 48h in advance. Service fee applies
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 8kg including carrier. Must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board
FAQs: Lyon to Zurich flights
FAQs: Take a flight from Lyon to Zurich hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Zurich.
Take the Lyon to Zurich flight with Air France. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the trip between Lyon and Zurich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Zurich from Lyon including taking a train or coach.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Zurich
Lyon
Zurich
The major airport for departures in Lyon is Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for your trip from Lyon to Zurich.
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
A432, Exit 7Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including duty-free and fashion.
Parking
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 4€ per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available in terminal 1, including Lyon Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in terminal 1, ground floor.
Public transport options for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
- Bus: 47, 48, 175
- Tram: Rhônexpress
- Train: TGV
The major airport for arrivals in Zurich is Zurich Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zurich Airport for your journey to Zurich from Lyon.
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
A51, Exit 6Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
Shopping
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
Parking
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
WC
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
Public transport options for Zurich Airport
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
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