There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Laufen Castle 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.
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Train
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Train via Colmar
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Take the train from Paris-Nord to Colmar
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Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AG
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Take the train from Brugg AG to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Laufen Castle
Fly Paris CDG to Zurich, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Fly Paris CDG to Basel, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausen
Fly Paris Orly to Zurich
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Zurich (ZRH)
Fly Paris CDG to Stuttgart, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Stuttgart (STR)
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Take the train from Böblingen to Singen
Paris to Laufen Castle by train and walk
The journey time between Paris and Laufen Castle is around 5h 33m and covers a distance of around 661 km. This includes an average layover time of around 38 min. Operated by TGV inOui and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Paris to Laufen Castle service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Laufen Castle. Typically 41 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Laufen Castle is to bus which costs €40 - €50 and takes 11h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Laufen Castle is to fly and train which costs €80 - €300 and takes 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Laufen Castle. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Neuhausen, Zentrum via Zurich Bus Station and Schaffhausen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Laufen Castle. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Paris and Laufen Castle is 482 km. The road distance is 668.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Laufen Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Paris to Laufen Castle, including transfers.
Paris to Laufen Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Laufen Castle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Laufen Castle is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €50 and takes 11h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €390 and takes 6h 25m.

- Distance: 481.6 km
- Duration: 5h 33m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Laufen Castle, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Laufen Castle via Zürich HB and Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost SFr 35 - SFr 45 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 380
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 420
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 480
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 480
Flights from Paris CDG to Stuttgart via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 550

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 420
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 300
Flights from Paris CDG to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 450

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 450
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 400
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 480
Flights from Paris CDG to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 550

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 750
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 230 - SFr 1400

- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 650

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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 120
- 1st Class
- SFr 110 - SFr 130
Train from Paris-Nord to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 100
- 1st Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 110

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 Zürich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Brugg AG
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Brugg AG to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 27
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

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 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 11 - SFr 17
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 19 - SFr 28

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB

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 Böblingen to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Böblingen to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Böblingen to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 22
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Laufen Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Paris to Laufen Castle train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Laufen Castle is 669 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Paris to Laufen Castle.
Lufthansa, Swiss and Air France offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 51+ hotels available in Laufen Castle. Prices start at SFr 100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.