The average train between Zurich and Paris takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Paris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Zurich and Paris. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Paris at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paris. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Paris station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Zurich to Paris train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Zurich and Paris is 488.9 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Paris Gare De Lyon via Mulhouse and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 3m.