Bus Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Zurich Airport to Lyon

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

today

tomorrow

$42

Thursday

$46

Friday

$50

Saturday

$52

Sunday

$60

Monday

$42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	21h 0m	3:35 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	12:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop		Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/25/2026 3:35:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/26/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
	FlixBus	17h 35m	8:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	2:00 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop		Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/25/2026 8:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 5m	9:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	12:30 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/26/2026 9:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
FlixBus	14h 50m	5:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	8:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/26/2026 5:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/26/2026 8:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	12h 25m	8:45 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	9:10 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/26/2026 8:45:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 20m	8:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport Central Station	5:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/27/2026 8:50:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	15h 5m	9:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	12:30 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/27/2026 9:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
FlixBus	11h 10m	5:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	4:35 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/27/2026 5:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	12h 25m	8:45 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	9:10 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/27/2026 8:45:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	11:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/28/2026 8:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	15h 5m	9:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	1:30 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/28/2026 9:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/29/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
FlixBus	11h 10m	5:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/28/2026 5:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	12h 25m	8:45 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	9:10 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/28/2026 8:45:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich Airport to Lyon via Mulhouse, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Zurich Airport
  Zurich Airport Central Station
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Mulhouse
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 8:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Mulhouse (France) arriving at 3/29/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Mulhouse
  Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, Mulhouse (France) at 3/30/2026 12:10:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Travel Time is 3h 50m shorter, and you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 50m	9:45 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	12:35 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	15h 5m	9:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	12:30 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 9:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 8:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	11h 10m	5:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	4:35 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 5:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich Airport to Lyon via Mulhouse, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Zurich Airport
  Zurich Airport Central Station
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Mulhouse
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 8:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Mulhouse (France) arriving at 3/29/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Mulhouse
  Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, Mulhouse (France) at 3/30/2026 12:10:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 50m shorter, and you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 10m	5:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	4:35 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/30/2026 5:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/31/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/30/2026 8:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/31/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:25 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	12:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/30/2026 9:25:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/31/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	12h 25m	8:45 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	9:10 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/30/2026 8:45:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich Airport to Lyon via Mulhouse, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Zurich Airport
  Zurich Airport Central Station
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Mulhouse
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 3/29/2026 8:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Mulhouse (France) arriving at 3/29/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Mulhouse
  Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, Mulhouse (France) at 3/30/2026 12:10:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 50m shorter, and you will save $15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich Airport to Lyon is $27 on 4/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich Airport and Lyon

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Zurich Airport to Lyon. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Zurich Airport and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Zurich Airport to Lyon, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich Airport and Lyon, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Zurich Airport to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich Airport to Lyon starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	8h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:35 PM
Latest Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	212.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich Airport to Lyon

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zurich Airport for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$42

Thursday 03/26

$46

Friday 03/27

$61

Saturday 03/28

$52

Sunday 03/29

$60

Monday 03/30

$42

Tuesday 03/31

$44

Wednesday 04/01

$51

Thursday 04/02

$96

Friday 04/03

$59

Saturday 04/04

$56

Sunday 04/05

$61

Monday 04/06

$62

Tuesday 04/07

$47

Wednesday 04/08

$51

Thursday 04/09

$50

Friday 04/10

$55

Saturday 04/11

$27

Sunday 04/12

$53

Monday 04/13

$44

Tuesday 04/14

$40

Wednesday 04/15

$46

Thursday 04/16

$46

Friday 04/17

$55

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich Airport to Lyon

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

With a price starting from $27, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich Airport to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich Airport to Lyon, with $42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Zurich Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 buses from Zurich Airport to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich Airport and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich Airport and Lyon.

Zurich Airport

Flughafenstrasse

Zurich Airport Central Station

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus 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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich Airport to Lyon

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

FAQs about the Zurich Airport to Lyon bus

How much does a Zurich Airport Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 21h 0m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $136. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich Airport to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Zurich Airport to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich Airport to Lyon take?

The fastest shuttle from Zurich Airport to Lyon is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 8h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Zurich Airport to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Zurich Airport starts at 3:35 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Zurich Airport to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich Airport for Lyon starts at 9:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Airport Lyon route?

When traveling by shuttle from Zurich Airport to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich Airport and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich Airport 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 Zurich Airport to Lyon bus route?

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 Zurich Airport Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Airport 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 traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Zurich Airport to Lyon on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Zurich Airport and to Lyon

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