How far is Lyon from Zürich?

The distance between Lyon and Zürich is around 336 km (209 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Zürich?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Perrache, in Lyon, and end it at Zürich Airport, in Zürich.

Bus Lyon to Zürich from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Zürich on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Perrache	7h 30m	11:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	6h 5m	3:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Perrache	13h 45m	8:00am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	13h 55m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	14h 55m	8:00am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Zürich on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Perrache	6h 50m	4:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	6h 5m	3:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	18h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Perrache	18h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Perrache	6h 20m	9:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Zürich on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Perrache	7h 30m	11:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Perrache	6h 5m	3:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	14h 30m	7:40pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Perrache	12h 30m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	11:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Zürich on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	11:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	7:40pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	20h 45m	8:45am	Zurich Airport	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Zürich on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	7:40pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	11:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	11:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	20h 45m	8:45am	Zurich Airport	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Zürich on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	7:40pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	11:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:20 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

336 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $230	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$144 - $215	Average Duration4h 24m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $96	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Zürich?

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

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Staff5

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Cleanliness5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Zürich by bus

How far is Lyon from Zürich?
The distance between Lyon and Zürich is around 336 km (209 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Zürich?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Perrache, in Lyon, and end it at Zürich Airport, in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$74

11-23

$48

Today

$38

11-25

$38

11-26

No data

11-27

No data

11-28

$35

11-29

$74

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $151 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.