What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Paris to Zurich?

The distance between Paris and Zurich is 609 km. The road distance is 568.5 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Zurich?

The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Paris to Zurich bus from?

Paris to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Zurich train from?

Paris to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Zurich?

The best way to get from Paris to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 280 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Paris to Zurich bus arrive?

Paris to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Zurich train arrive?

Paris to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Paris to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Zurich is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Paris to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Zurich?

Book your Paris to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Zurich?

Book your Paris to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Zurich.

Paris to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbTgv
4h 4m
CHF 45–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus StationN191 / ...
9h 20m
CHF 23–80
Drive 568.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Zurich568.5 km
6h 45m
CHF 91–131
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
4h 21m
CHF 87–279
Bus via Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Zurich AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 47m
CHF 35–106
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
5h 25m
CHF 113–296

Paris to Zurich by train (TGV)

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4h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.1 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 45–190 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–80 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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