Bus and Coach from Zurich to Lyon: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Lyon

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

£25

tomorrow

£28

Thursday

£25

Friday

£28

Saturday

£36

Sunday

£26

Monday

£31

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 10m	14:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/12/2025 14:20:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	28h 1m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	04:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£66	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/12/2025 23:59:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 1m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 15m	02:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	09:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 17/12/2025 02:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
	FlixBus	7h 10m	14:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop		Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 17/12/2025 14:20:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 17/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 10m	14:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 14:20:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 15m	02:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	09:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 02:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	06:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 06:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 35m	07:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	14:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 07:25:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	16:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/12/2025 09:50:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 15m	06:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/12/2025 06:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	16:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/12/2025 09:50:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	6h 35m	23:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/12/2025 23:50:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 15m	02:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	09:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/12/2025 02:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 35m	20:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:05	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 19/12/2025 20:30:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 15m	02:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	09:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/12/2025 02:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	7h 10m	14:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/12/2025 14:20:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 35m	09:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	16:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/12/2025 09:50:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	7h 15m	06:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/12/2025 06:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	8h 35m	20:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	04:35	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/12/2025 20:00:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	6h 35m	23:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/12/2025 23:50:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 15m	02:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	09:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/12/2025 02:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	06:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/12/2025 06:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 10m	14:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/12/2025 14:20:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 15m	09:35	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	17:50	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/12/2025 09:35:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	6h 35m	23:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£31	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/12/2025 23:50:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 15m	02:45	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	09:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/12/2025 02:45:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	06:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:25	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/12/2025 06:10:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 35m	07:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	14:00	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/12/2025 07:25:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 35m	20:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:05	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	£66	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/12/2025 20:30:00 to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Zurich to Lyon is £18 on 09/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Zurich to Lyon. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Zurich and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 18 coaches from Zurich to Lyon, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Lyon, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zurich to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Zurich to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Lyon starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	6h 15m
Earliest Coach	14:20
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	335.0 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest coach connections from Zurich to Lyon

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Zurich for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£25

Wednesday 17/12

£28

Thursday 18/12

£25

Friday 19/12

£28

Saturday 20/12

£36

Sunday 21/12

£34

Monday 22/12

£35

Tuesday 23/12

£38

Wednesday 24/12

£32

Thursday 25/12

£29

Friday 26/12

£35

Saturday 27/12

£32

Sunday 28/12

£35

Monday 29/12

£34

Tuesday 30/12

£36

Wednesday 31/12

£33

Thursday 01/01

£32

Friday 02/01

£33

Saturday 03/01

£31

Sunday 04/01

£31

Monday 05/01

£23

Tuesday 06/01

£23

Wednesday 07/01

£18

Thursday 08/01

£18

Friday 09/01

£18

Saturday 10/01

£18

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Lyon

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

With a price starting from £18, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Lyon. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Lyon, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Lyon, 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 Zurich to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Lyon

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Zurich and Lyon.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Central Station

Bahnhofplatz

Goldauerstrasse

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Jean-Macé Train Station

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

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 Zurich to Lyon? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Lyon.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Zurich to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Lyon bus

How much does a Zurich - Lyon coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Zurich - Lyon bus trip is available from £18 and takes 7h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Zurich to Lyon is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Zurich to Lyon 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 Lyon from Zurich take?

The quickest coach from Zurich to Lyon is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Lyon?

The earliest bus to Lyon departs from Zurich at 14:20. 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 Zurich to Lyon?

The latest bus to Lyon departs from Zurich at 23:50. 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 Zurich - Lyon route?

Passengers looking to travel from Zurich to Lyon 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 Zurich and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Lyon 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 Lyon from Zurich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Zurich Lyon 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 Zurich Lyon 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 Zurich to Lyon on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Zurich and to Lyon

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