Moving Switzerland – Lyon
Moving from Switzerland to Lyon: your moving company for your move to Lyon
From Switzerland to Lyon: transport, inventory list for customs and assembly at your destination – quote within 24 hours.
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Lyon at a glance
Moving from Switzerland to Lyon: what you should know about Lyon
Anyone moving from Switzerland to Lyon is planning two things at once: moving out here and moving into a city with its own authorities, zones and deadlines – 426 kilometres away.
At the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, north-west of the French Alps, Lyon lies in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
- State
- France
- Distance from Zurich
- 426 km by road, pure driving time around 4.9 hours (Source: router.project-osrm.org)
- Arrondissements
- 9, including 1er: Terreaux, Pentes de la Croix-Rousse, 2e: Presqu'île, Bellecour, La Confluence, 3e: La Part-Dieu, Montchat, 4e: La Croix-Rousse, 5e: Vieux Lyon, Fourvière, 6e: Les Brotteaux, Tête d'Or, 7e: La Guillotière, Gerland, 9e: Vaise, La Duchère (Source: fr.wikipedia.org)
- Vehicle zone
- ZFE Métropole de Lyon
What makes a move to Lyon special
- Planning tip: On the hill of Croix-Rousse, the traditional silk workshops sit on steep slopes. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
- Planning tip: Traboules are the narrow passageways that lead right through the buildings in Vieux Lyon and on the slopes of Croix-Rousse. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
- Planning tip: The city centre lies on the Presqu'île between the two rivers, bordered to the west and north by two large hills. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
Process
How your move from Switzerland to Lyon works – 6 steps
Survey first, then quote
Whether by video or on site: after the survey, we know how much is going to Lyon. The quote follows within 24 hours.
Prepare an inventory list
With an inventory list and your addresses in Switzerland and in Lyon, export clearance at Swiss customs is taken care of. We record the list during the survey.
Secure a parking space in Lyon
The permit for the removal van in Lyon requires advance notice. You can read what the city requires in the section Parking on moving day.
Moving from Switzerland to Lyon: transport over 426 km
According to the route planner, the pure driving time from Zurich is around 4.9 hours.
Import into France
You can import household goods from Switzerland into France free of duty and tax if you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the items for at least 6 months. Full details are on our page Moving to France.
Moving in and apartment handover
At the destination, we set up and assemble your furniture. For the handover of your Swiss apartment, we offer end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee.
Parking on moving day
Reserve a parking space for your move in Lyon
The responsible office is the Service Occupation Temporaire de l'Espace Public (OTEP) at 11 rue Pizay in the 1st arrondissement. Book online at least 1 week in advance. For 1 to 2 days and a length of 20 metres, the space costs 69 euros. Up to 5 licence plates can be entered; a copy of the order must be placed behind the windscreen. (Source: mairie1.lyon.fr) To the city's application or information page.
During the survey, we will tell you the deadline for submitting the application.
Access with the removal van
ZFE Métropole de Lyon: what you need to know
Since 1 January 2021, lorries and light commercial vehicles of category N used to transport goods with Crit'Air 3, 4, 5 or without a sticker have been banned. The zone covers Lyon, Caluire-et-Cuire and parts of Villeurbanne, Bron and Vénissieux. Since January 2024, the M6, M7, the Boulevard Périphérique Nord and the Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay are also included. (Source: zfe.grandlyon.com)
Lorries over 7.5 tonnes may not drive in France from Saturday 10 pm to Sunday 10 pm, or from 10 pm on the eve of a public holiday until 10 pm on the holiday itself. In 2026, additional driving bans apply on Saturdays 11, 18 and 25 July and 1 and 8 August, each from 7 am to 7 pm. (Source: bison-fute.gouv.fr)
After moving in
After the move: registering in Lyon
In France there is no general obligation to register with the municipality; you can change your place of residence without prior declaration. (Source: senat.fr) To register on the electoral roll, go to the Mairie d'arrondissement, write by post or use service-public.gouv.fr; bring an ID and a proof of residence no more than 3 months old. EU citizens can register for municipal and European elections. (Source: lyon.fr) Appointments and city information.
On the Swiss side, you need to deregister with your municipality of residence before moving to Lyon. It is also worth setting up postal forwarding early.
Less volume, lower costs
Disposal before your move to Lyon
Sorting out items before your move to Lyon reduces the transport volume. Our disposal service in Switzerland costs CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
The Métropole de Lyon collects bulky waste from your home free of charge; book an appointment online via Toodego or by phone. Each appointment allows 4 items, each household is entitled to 3 collections per year, and you must be present for the entire time slot. Large appliances are booked separately via jedonnemonelectromenager.fr – with no quantity limit. (Source: grandlyon.com) To the bulky waste page.
Services
Moving company for Lyon: what we take care of
- Apartment handover in Switzerland: End-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee.
- Transport protection: Blankets, film and boxes for furniture and fragile items.
- Assembly and dismantling: Furniture and beds, in Switzerland and in Lyon.
- Dispose instead of taking along: CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
- Storage: from CHF 15.– per m³ per month.
Costs
How much does a move from Switzerland to Lyon cost?
A move to Lyon can only be quoted reliably after a survey. The decisive factors are:
- Volume: How many cubic metres are going determines the size of the vehicle.
- Route: 426 km from Zurich, pure driving time around 4.9 hours.
- Access: Floors, lift, carrying distances and whether a furniture lift is needed.
- Parking permit: Fees and signs according to Lyon's rules.
- Additional services: Packing, assembly, storage, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal.
Enquiry Lyon
Moving from Switzerland to Lyon – Quote within 24 hours
Your move to Lyon starts with just a few details. We check the volume and route and get back to you with your quote within 24 hours.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Inventory list for customs we create it together with you.
Free on-site survey
Moving to Lyon: survey by video or on site
The WhatsApp video survey takes around 20–25 minutes. Prefer to meet in person? Choose «on site». You will receive the quote for Lyon within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving from Switzerland to Lyon
How far is a move from Switzerland to Lyon?
From Zurich it is 426 kilometres by road; the pure driving time is around 4.9 hours. Breaks and customs clearance come on top.
Do I need a permit for the removal van in Lyon?
Yes, from the OTEP service of the City of Lyon. Online, one week's notice is sufficient; 20 metres for 1 to 2 days cost 69 euros.
May the removal van enter Lyon city centre?
Vans and lorries transporting goods need at least Crit'Air 2 in the ZFE. This also applies on the M6, M7 and the Boulevard Périphérique Nord.
Do I have to register in Lyon?
You do not have to register in Lyon. You can register on the electoral roll at the Mairie of your arrondissement or online, with an ID and a current proof of residence.
Are household goods from Switzerland duty-free in France?
You can import household goods from Switzerland into France free of duty and tax if you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the items for at least 6 months.
How much does a move from Switzerland to Lyon cost?
There is no fixed amount: the volume, access in Lyon and additional services determine the price. Quote within 24 hours of the survey.
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