There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Switzerland by train, 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 • 4h 8m
SFr 113 - SFr 152
Cheapest option
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Geneva • 3h 57m
SFr 73 - SFr 211
6 alternative options
Drive • 6h 12m
SFr 80 - SFr 120
Fly Paris CDG to Geneva • 4h 6m
SFr 86 - SFr 227
Fly Paris CDG to Zurich • 4h 28m
SFr 77 - SFr 259
Fly Paris CDG to Basel • 3h 59m
SFr 89 - SFr 224
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa, train • 6h 16m
SFr 78 - SFr 247
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train • 6h 7m
SFr 105 - SFr 411
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Switzerland from France
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from France
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Health declaration required
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
Austria: Oberösterreich, Salzburg
France: Bretagne, Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France, Paris, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Pays de la Loire, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Germany: Saxony, Thuringia
Italy: Campania, Apulia
This applies to arrivals from Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Hungary, India, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Palestine, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey and Uruguay
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Health declaration required
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Rules to follow in Switzerland
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Switzerland from France.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Switzerland is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Switzerland is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Switzerland is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Switzerland.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 9 May 2021
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 Switzerland is to drive which costs 70€ - 110€ and takes 6h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to train and fly which costs 65€ - 200€ and takes 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Paris and Switzerland is 495 km. The road distance is 659.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs 100€ - 140€.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Paris to Switzerland, including transfers.
Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs 100€ - 140€. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 75€ - 210€ and takes 4h 6m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
- Distance: 494.8 km
- Duration: 4h 8m
What companies run services between Paris, France and 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. Alternatively, Air France flies from Paris to Geneva 4 times a day.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 280
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 360
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 240
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 220
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 300
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 300
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 400
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 460
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
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
- Website
- ratp.fr
Train from Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame to Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 2 - SFr 4
- Website
- RATP Paris
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Switzerland is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Paris to Switzerland.
Air France offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Paris to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.
There are 155+ hotels available in Switzerland. 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€.