How far is Lyon from Zürich by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Lyon from Zürich without a car?

The best way to go from Zürich to Lyon without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Zürich to Lyon from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Lyon on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 15m	13:25	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	02:45	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 15m	09:00	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	07:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	14:00	Perrache	No tags
Bus	09:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	16:25	Perrache	No tags
Bus	14:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 10m	21:30	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Lyon on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 35m	05:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Zurich Airport	8h 15m	05:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	17:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Lyon on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	17:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Zürich to Lyon on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	17:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Zurich Airport	8h 15m	05:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	20:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 35m	05:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

208 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £93	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£85 - £211	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £48	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Lyon?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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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

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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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Lyon

How far is Lyon from Zürich by coach?
The distance between Zürich and Lyon by coach is approximately 209 miles (336 km).
Is there a way to reach Lyon from Zürich without a car?
The best way to go from Zürich to Lyon without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. 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

25/11

£21

26/11

£21

Today

£21

28/11

£34

29/11

£42

30/11

£44

01/12

£42

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Lyon was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £53 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2025-11-28.