There are 8 ways to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 25m
129€ - 242€
Cheapest option
Bus, night bus • 10h 1m
29€ - 38€
6 alternative options
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon • 5h 26m
94€ - 137€
Drive • 5h
50€ - 80€
Train to Geneva, fly to Paris CDG • 6h 42m
110€ - 285€
Train to Zurich, fly to Paris CDG • 6h 52m
110€ - 330€
Train, train to Basel, fly to Paris CDG • 6h 42m
114€ - 280€
Train to Geneva, fly to Paris Le Bourget Apt • 7h 32m
3043€ - 7101€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris is to bus and night bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris is to drive which takes 5h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris. However, there are services departing from La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine via Le Locle and Besançon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris. However, there are services departing from La Chaux-De-Fonds and arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon via Besançon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between La Chaux-de-Fonds and Paris is 386 km. The road distance is 492.1 km.
The best way to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 270.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris, including transfers.
La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, depart from Le Locle station.
La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from La Chaux-De-Fonds station.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
- Distance: 386 km
- Duration: 5h 25m
What companies run services between La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and Paris, France?
You can take a train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris Bercy via Besancon Viotte and Besançon Viotte in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 310€
Flights from Zurich to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 310€
Flights from Basel to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 250€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 310€
Flights from Zurich to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 550€
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Geneva to Paris Le Bourget Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3000€ - 7000€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from La Chaux-De-Fonds to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 55€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 190€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 70€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 85€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 35€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 35€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 85€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 65€ - 75€
- 1st Class
- 70€ - 85€
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Le Locle to Besançon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 10€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Besançon to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 25€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Paris.
Air France offers flights from Geneva Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
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