There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 33m
SFr 119 - SFr 163
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 12h 46m
SFr 86 - SFr 145
4 alternative options
Drive • 6h 38m
SFr 85 - SFr 130
Fly to Zurich, train • 5h 40m
Fly to Basel, train • 6h 53m
Fly to Geneva, train • 8h 40m
SFr 170 - SFr 385
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Einsiedeln Abbey is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Einsiedeln Abbey is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Einsiedeln Abbey is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey is to drive, which costs 75€ - 120€ and takes 6h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey is to train which costs 100€ - 150€ and takes 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Einsiedeln via Zürich HB and Wädenswil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Paris and Einsiedeln Abbey is 513 km. The road distance is 698 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs 100€ - 150€.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey, including transfers.
Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey is 698 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Paris to Einsiedeln Abbey.
- Distance: 513.4 km
- Duration: 5h 33m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Einsiedeln Abbey, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb 4 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 100 - SFr 140 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 280
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 300
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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 120
- 1st Class
- SFr 110 - SFr 140
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 33 - SFr 39
- 1st Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 32
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 30
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 23
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Wädenswil to Einsiedeln
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
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 Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Wädenswil
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 12
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Paris Gallieni to Freiburg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- Website
- Karat-S
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Air France, Lufthansa and Swiss offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 87+ hotels available in Einsiedeln Abbey. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.