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Book a train ticket Zurich - Lyon

Train timetable info Zurich-Lyon

Travel by train from Zurich to Lyon. 23 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 19m and the last at 16h 04m, allowing you to cover the 335.02 km distance in as little as 4h 44m.

Cheap train tickets Zurich Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Lyon cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Lyon take?

The train journey between Zurich and Lyon takes 5h 30m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Lyon?

The journey from Zurich to Lyon on the fastest train takes 4h 44m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Lyon each day?

Every day, 23 trains complete the Zurich to Lyon journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Lyon?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Zurich and Lyon.

What is the distance between Zurich and Lyon by train?

The rail connection between Zurich and Lyon is approximately 335.02 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Zurich to Lyon train at 5h 19m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Lyon?

The last train departs Zurich at 16h 04m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: ZURICH HB, ZURICH ALTSTETTEN.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Lyon?

You can make the Zurich to Lyon journey with SBB, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on TGV INOUI, treat yourself to first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, and wider seat and backrest, the first-class seat on your TGV INOUI journey has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

With friends, colleagues, or family, take advantage of the HI FIVE offer to travel at a reduced price on TGV Lyria trains. The more of you there are, the better the fare!

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lyon?

The price of a Zurich – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lyon.

Price of a Zurich – Lyon Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lyon: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Zurich to Lyon at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Lyon

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Zurich to Lyon throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Zurich – Lyon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Zurich to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Zurich to Lyon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Lyon and alternative routes

For your journey to Lyon, if a direct train is available from Zurich, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Zurich - Lyon

If you're travelling from Zurich to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Lyon with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Lyon

To travel from Zurich to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Lyon by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Lyon allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Zurich - Lyon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Zurich-Lyon Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 19m 11h 22m 6h 03m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 704
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 51 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96558
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
5h 59m 10h 59m 5h 00m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 758
  • Basel Sbb
  • 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96210
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 09 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 5521
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 04m 11h 22m 5h 18m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 508
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1808
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 34 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96558
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 32m 12h 52m 6h 20m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 706
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 19 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96634
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
  • 37 min
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
    TER 17948
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 58m 12h 59m 6h 01m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • 1h05
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12179 - TGV INOUI 9877
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 32m 13h 26m 5h 54m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 708
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 50 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96562
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 59m 12h 59m 5h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Sbb
  • 29 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96218
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 13 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12179 - TGV INOUI 9877
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 04m 13h 26m 5h 22m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 512
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1812
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 33 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96562
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 32m 14h 22m 5h 50m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 710
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 46 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96564
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 04m 14h 22m 5h 18m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 514
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1814
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 29 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96564
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 15m 14h 44m 5h 29m SBB, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2064
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9210
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • 42 min
  • Dijon
    TER 17771
  • Beaune
  • Chagny
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Tournus
  • Macon
  • Belleville Sur Saone
  • Villefranche-Sur-Saone
  • Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 32m 15h 22m 5h 50m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 712
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 51 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96566
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 04m 15h 22m 5h 18m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 516
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1816
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 34 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96566
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 32m 17h 22m 5h 50m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 716
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 51 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96570
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 59m 17h 03m 5h 04m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 770
  • Basel Sbb
  • 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96282
  • Mulhouse
  • 14 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 9879
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 04m 17h 22m 5h 18m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 520
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1820
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 34 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96570
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 15m 17h 59m 4h 44m SBB, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2072
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9222
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • 19 min
  • Dijon
    TGV INOUI 5537 - TGV INOUI 12177
  • Beaune
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 32m 19h 22m 5h 50m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 720
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 43 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96574
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 04m 19h 22m 5h 18m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 524
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1824
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 26 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96574
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 59m 19h 58m 4h 59m SBB, TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 776
  • Basel Sbb
  • 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96262
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 26 min
  • Mulhouse
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9580
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 15m 20h 44m 5h 29m SBB, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2076
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9226
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • 49 min
  • Dijon
    TER 17777
  • Beaune
  • Chagny
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Tournus
  • Macon
  • Belleville Sur Saone
  • Villefranche-Sur-Saone
  • Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 32m 21h 22m 5h 50m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 724
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 50 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96578
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 04m 21h 22m 5h 18m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 528
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Solothurn
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Neuchatel
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Renens Vd
  • 05 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1828
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 33 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96578
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu