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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Zermatt

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£95

Average price

£98

Fastest journey

6 h 12 m

Average duration

6 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

227 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Zermatt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

96510

12:387h39

Lyon Part Dieu

20:17Zermatt Bhf

£951One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

96508

10:388h39

Lyon Part Dieu

19:17Zermatt Bhf

£951One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

96514

14:387h39

Lyon Part Dieu

22:17Zermatt Bhf

£951One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

96508

10:386h39

Lyon Part Dieu

17:17Zermatt Bhf

£951One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

96504

08:387h39

Lyon Part Dieu

16:17Zermatt Bhf

£951One-way

2 changes

Lyon to Zermatt train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
SNCF TER 96504 SNCF TER96504	08:38 Lyon Part Dieu	7h39	16:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96504 SNCF TER96504	08:38 Lyon Part Dieu	8h39	17:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96504 SNCF TER96504	08:38 Lyon Part Dieu	6h39	15:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96508 SNCF TER96508	10:38 Lyon Part Dieu	8h39	19:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96508 SNCF TER96508	10:38 Lyon Part Dieu	6h39	17:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96508 SNCF TER96508	10:38 Lyon Part Dieu	6h12	16:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 883413 SNCF TER883413	10:50 Lyon Part Dieu	9h27	20:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SNCF TER 883413 SNCF TER883413	10:50 Lyon Part Dieu	7h27	18:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SNCF TER 883413 SNCF TER883413	10:50 Lyon Part Dieu	8h27	19:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SNCF TER 96510 SNCF TER96510	12:38 Lyon Part Dieu	7h39	20:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96510 SNCF TER96510	12:38 Lyon Part Dieu	6h39	19:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96510 SNCF TER96510	12:38 Lyon Part Dieu	9h39	22:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96514 SNCF TER96514	14:38 Lyon Part Dieu	7h39	22:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96514 SNCF TER96514	14:38 Lyon Part Dieu	7h39	22:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SNCF TER 96514 SNCF TER96514	14:38 Lyon Part Dieu	6h39	21:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lyon to Zermatt

Trains from Lyon to Zermatt run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £159 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

226 km

Average train duration

7h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

£159

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

6h 10m

First train

03:38

Last train

16:13

Price information

Train companies: SBB trains Lyon to Zermatt

You can travel by train from Lyon to Zermatt with SBB. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Lyon and Zermatt. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

FAQs: Lyon to Zermatt train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lyon to Zermatt easily. 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 Zermatt.

Cheap train tickets from Lyon to Zermatt can start from as little as £224 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lyon to Zermatt is £224; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lyon to Zermatt train travel time is 5 h 36 min for the 140 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lyon to Zermatt leaves at 03: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lyon to Zermatt leaves at 16: 13.

There are 8 trains a day from Lyon to Zermatt which require at least one change with SNCF (3) or TGV INOUI. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Zermatt. Take the fast train with TGV INOUI from Lyon to Zermatt.

Take the Lyon to Zermatt train with SNCF (3) or TGV INOUI. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Lyon to Zermatt as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

You have options as you can travel to Zermatt from Lyon 2 different ways: train or flight.