Coach Lyon to Zurich from £16

Which bus from Lyon to Zurich is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Lyon to Zurich. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£24

tomorrow

£23

Sunday

£26

Monday

£19

Tuesday

£18

Wednesday

£18

Thursday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	03:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	09:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/03/2026 03:30:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 20/03/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	7h 0m	09:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	16:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 20/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 30m	16:15	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	23:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/03/2026 16:15:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 20/03/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 50m	11:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	23:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£45	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 20/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 20/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	14h 30m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 20/03/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 20/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	16:15	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	23:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/03/2026 16:15:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 20m	03:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	09:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/03/2026 03:30:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 45m	08:15	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	15:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 50m	11:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	23:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£45	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 21/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 15m	14:45	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	04:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£47	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 21/03/2026 14:45:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	09:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	16:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 20m	21:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	03:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/03/2026 21:30:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 35m	13:05	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/03/2026 13:05:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 15m	14:45	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	04:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£39	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 22/03/2026 14:45:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 40m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£42	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 22/03/2026 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 45m	08:15	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	15:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/03/2026 08:15:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	7h 0m	09:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	16:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 35m	13:05	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/03/2026 13:05:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 50m	11:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	23:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£34	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 23/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 40m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£37	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 23/03/2026 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	09:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	16:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/03/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 24/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 35m	13:05	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/03/2026 13:05:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 24/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 20m	17:50	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	00:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/03/2026 17:50:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 25/03/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 20m	21:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	03:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/03/2026 21:30:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 25/03/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 20m	03:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	09:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/03/2026 03:30:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 20m	17:50	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	00:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai		Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/03/2026 17:50:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
	FlixBus	6h 35m	13:05	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai		Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/03/2026 13:05:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 25/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	13:05	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	19:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 26/03/2026 13:05:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	7h 30m	16:15	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	23:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 26/03/2026 16:15:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 26/03/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 20m	17:50	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	00:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 26/03/2026 17:50:00 to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 27/03/2026 00:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Lyon to Zurich is £16 on 27/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Lyon and Zurich?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Lyon to Zurich. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Lyon to Zurich. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Lyon and Zurich.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 21 coaches from Lyon to Zurich, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Zurich, with 4 offers.

All facts for Lyon to Zurich bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel daily 6 times by bus from Lyon to Zurich in one click. Book your Lyon to Zurich bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:30
Latest Coach	17:50
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	335.0 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Lyon to Zurich?

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Lyon for Zurich. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

£45

Saturday 21/03

£23

Sunday 22/03

£26

Monday 23/03

£19

Tuesday 24/03

£18

Wednesday 25/03

£18

Thursday 26/03

£18

Friday 27/03

£16

Saturday 28/03

£19

Sunday 29/03

£21

Monday 30/03

£21

Tuesday 31/03

£19

Wednesday 01/04

£22

Thursday 02/04

£28

Friday 03/04

£34

Saturday 04/04

£30

Sunday 05/04

£33

Monday 06/04

£41

Tuesday 07/04

£26

Wednesday 08/04

£22

Thursday 09/04

£22

Friday 10/04

£24

Saturday 11/04

£36

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Zurich

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Zurich, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £16, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Lyon to Zurich. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Zurich, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Zurich

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Lyon to Zurich in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Lyon to Zurich, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Lyon to Zurich are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Zurich

Here is a map with all coach stations in Lyon and Zurich. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop

Avenue Tony Garnier 52

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lyon to Zurich? Compare all modes of transports from Lyon to Zurich.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Lyon to Zurich

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Lyon to Zurich. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Lyon to Zurich bus

How much does a Lyon Zurich coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Lyon Zurich bus trip is available from £16 and takes 6h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Zurich?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £55. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Zurich.

How many connections are available for the Lyon Zurich route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Lyon to Zurich is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Zurich from Lyon take?

The quickest coach from Lyon to Zurich is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Zurich?

The earliest bus to Zurich departs from Lyon at 03:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Lyon to Zurich?

The latest bus to Zurich departs from Lyon at 17:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Lyon Zurich route?

Passengers looking to travel from Lyon to Zurich can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Zurich?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Zurich by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Zurich from Lyon?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Lyon Zurich bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Zurich bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Zurich on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Lyon to Zurich?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Lyon and Zurich. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Lyon to Zurich?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Zurich

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lyon and to Zurich

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lyon and to Zurich. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!