How much does a bus ticket from Lyon to Zürich cost?

The bus ticket price from Lyon to Zürich starts at R 419. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Zürich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Zürich?

The average travel time between Lyon and Zürich is around 12h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 336 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Lyon and Zürich?

The number of buses from Lyon to Zürich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lyon to Zürich by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Zürich?

When taking the bus from Lyon to Zürich, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Zürich?

Buses travelling between Lyon and Zürich leave from Lyon Airport or Perrache and arrive at Zürich Airport, Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Schanzengasse, 12.

Bus Lyon to Zürich from R 388 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:00	Perrache	6h 5m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:15	Perrache	13h 45m	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 2:56 PM 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 R 439, 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 priceR 419 - R 2 818	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 760 - R 2 637	Average duration4h 24m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 439 - R 1 178	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Zürich?

Stops in Lyon

A
Lyon Airport
B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 426 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 153 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.6

CH Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Zürich by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Lyon to Zürich cost?
The bus ticket price from Lyon to Zürich starts at R 419. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Zürich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Zürich?
The average travel time between Lyon and Zürich is around 12h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 336 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Lyon and Zürich?
The number of buses from Lyon to Zürich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lyon to Zürich by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Zürich?
When taking the bus from Lyon to Zürich, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Zürich?
Buses travelling between Lyon and Zürich leave from Lyon Airport or Perrache and arrive at Zürich Airport, Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Schanzengasse, 12.

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

R 901

23/11

R 587

Today

R 494

25/11

R 461

26/11

No data

27/11

No data

28/11

R 420

29/11

R 901

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Zürich was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of R 420

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 R 420 to R 1 680 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 R 420, 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.