The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lyon
Cheapest price
£105
Average price
£126
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lyon will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
To travel from Zurich to Lyon you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. 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 £18, and a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 335 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£124 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £248 Average Price |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Lyon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9218+ 9879 · 5537 | On time 10:34 Zurich HB | 6h23 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
9218+ 9879+ 17833 | On time 10:34 Zurich HB | 6h10 | 16:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
9218+ 9879 | On time 10:34 Zurich HB | 5h23 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9218+ 9879 · 2239 | On time 10:34 Zurich HB | 6h23 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
9226+ 9580 | On time 14:34 Zurich HB | 4h23 | 18:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Lyon
Distance 335 km |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF TER, TGV, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Lyon trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF TER, TGV, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Lyon from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
TGV INOUI
SBB
SNCF TER
TGV
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Lyon train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lyon
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
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