What is the travel distance from Zürich to Lyon?

It's about 336 km (209 miles) from Zürich to Lyon.

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

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

Bus Zürich to Lyon from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 15m	1:25pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	2:00pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	4:25pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 10m	9:30pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	17h 10m	9:00am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 35m	5:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	8h 15m	5:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	5:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 15m	1:25pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	5:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	4:25pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 10m	9:30pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 35m	5:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Zurich Airport	8h 15m	5:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	5:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Lyon on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 15m	1:25pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	2:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 15m	9:00am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	2:00pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	4:25pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 10m	9:30pm	Perrache	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:04 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

336 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $173	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$158 - $392	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $63	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Lyon?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Zürich to Lyon?
It's about 336 km (209 miles) from Zürich to Lyon.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, in Zürich, and end it at Perrache, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$42

11-19

$42

Today

$40

11-21

$50

11-22

$38

11-23

$46

11-24

$36

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $110 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-24.