Bus Tickets from Zurich to Lyon

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TodayMay 3
from $35
TomorrowMay 4
from $39
MonMay 5
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
ThuMay 8
from $32
FriMay 9
SatMay 10

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Perrache
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Perrache
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Perrache
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Zurich to Lyon.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $205Average Duration8h 15m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$110 - $273Average Duration5h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$36 - $49Average Duration5h 10m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zurich to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zurich to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:00am
Distance209 miles (337 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Zurich to Lyon Bus

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

Best price found
05/01
$42
05/02
$55
Today
$35
05/04
$39
05/05
$72
05/06
$41
05/07
$27
05/08
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zurich to Lyon was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $128 for a bus ticket from Zurich to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Zurich and Lyon!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Zurich to Lyon, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Zurich to Lyon that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Zurich to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Zurich by bus?

Bus from Zurich to Lyon

You can also go to Lyon by train

Train from Zurich to Lyon

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