There are 11 ways to get from Paris to Albinen by train, 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
Train
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Take the train from Gare de Lyon to Lausanne Station
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Take the train from Lausanne to Leuk
Cheapest
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Paris to Lausanne
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Take the bus from Lausanne to Martigny
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Take the train from Martigny to Leuk
Bus, train via Geneva
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Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Geneva
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Take the train from Genève to Leuk
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Albinen
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Leuk
Fly Paris Orly to Geneva, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Leuk
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel Sbb to Visp
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Gallarate to Brig
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Take the train from Brig to Leuk
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
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Take the train from Bern to Visp
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Gallarate to Brig
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS)
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
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Take the train from Genève to Leuk
Paris to Albinen by train and bus
The journey time between Paris and Albinen is around 6h 40m and covers a distance of around 684 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 7m. Operated by TGC Lyria, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and others, the Paris to Albinen service departs from Gare de Lyon and arrives in Albinen, Tschingeren. Typically 103 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Switzerland from France
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from France
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Albinen is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Albinen is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, returning to France from Switzerland is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 25 May 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Albinen is to bus and train which costs €60 - €120 and takes 10h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Albinen is to train which costs €210 - €390 and takes 6h 40m.
The distance between Paris and Albinen is 485 km. The road distance is 645 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Albinen without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €210 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Paris to Albinen, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Albinen is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Paris to Albinen.
Luxair, Swiss and Air France offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 148+ hotels available in Albinen. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 35 min and costs €12.

- Distance: 484.7 km
- Duration: 6h 40m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Albinen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Albinen via Lausanne Station, Lausanne, Leuk, and Leuk, Bahnhof in around 6h 40m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 200
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 220
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 310
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 190

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 200
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 380
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 320
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 280

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 120
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 110

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 290
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 380
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 380

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 200

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 500

- Phone
- +33 (0) 1 84 94 36 35
- info@lyria.com
- Website
- tgv-lyria.com
Train from Gare de Lyon to Lausanne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- tgv-lyria.com

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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
- 1st Class
- SFr 110 - SFr 150
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65

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
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 300
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Lausanne to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Martigny to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Genève to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Basel Sbb to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Gallarate to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Brig to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 14
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Bern to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Martigny to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 35
- Website
- RegionalAlps
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 17 - SFr 20
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 31 - SFr 35
Train from Brig to Leuk
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 16
- Website
- RegionalAlps
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 8 - SFr 10
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 14 - SFr 16

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 20 - SFr 29
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 28 - SFr 35

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Lausanne to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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