What's the distance between Lyon and Zürich by coach?

The distance between Lyon and Zürich by coach is approximately 209 miles (336 km).

How can I get from Lyon to Zürich without driving?

You can travel to Zürich from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Lyon to Zürich from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:15	Perrache	7h 30m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	6h 5m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Perrache	13h 45m	08:00	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	17:05	Aéroport LYS	13h 55m	07:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	17:05	Aéroport LYS	14h 55m	08:00	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Perrache	6h 50m	16:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	6h 5m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	18h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	21:30	Perrache	18h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Perrache	6h 20m	09:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:15	Perrache	7h 30m	23:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	6h 5m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	14h 30m	19:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	03:15	Perrache	12h 30m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	11:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	23:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	23:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	19:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	12:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	20h 45m	08:45	Zurich Airport	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	19:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	11:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	23:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	20h 45m	08:45	Zurich Airport	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	19:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	23:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest

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

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5hAverage duration

208 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £125	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £117	Average duration4h 24m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £52	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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Zürich

What's the distance between Lyon and Zürich by coach?
The distance between Lyon and Zürich by coach is approximately 209 miles (336 km).
How can I get from Lyon to Zürich without driving?
You can travel to Zürich from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£40

23/11

£26

Today

£21

25/11

£21

26/11

No data

27/11

No data

28/11

£19

29/11

£40

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Zürich was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

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 £19 to £82 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 £19, 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.