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

The bus ticket price from Lyon to Zürich starts at R 417. 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 5h 46m. 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 Perrache or Lyon Airport and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Zürich Airport, Schanzengasse, 12.

Bus Lyon to Zürich from R 384 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 16 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	11:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 30m	23:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	18:15	Perrache	13h 45m	08:00	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Aéroport LYS	8h 35m	19:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Perrache	6h 45m	14:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Perrache	6h 5m	03:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	12h 40m	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 19 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	11:00	Aéroport LYS	8h 35m	19:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Zürich on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	14h 30m	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 22 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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:46 AM 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 684, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage duration

336 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 417 - R 3 494	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 736 - R 2 602	Average duration4h 24m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 684 - R 684	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 330 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 129 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

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Zürich?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

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 417. 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 5h 46m. 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 Perrache or Lyon Airport and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Zürich Airport, 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

14/11

R 585

15/11

R 501

Today

R 689

17/11

R 449

18/11

No data

19/11

R 416

20/11

No data

21/11

R 939

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Zürich was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 416

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 416 to R 2 088 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 416, which is on 2025-11-19.