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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zurich is to bus via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 50m.

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 110 - SFr 320.

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 35m.

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 110 - SFr 320.

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 110 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 270 and takes 4h 22m.

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 48m 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 1231+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
4h 4m
CHF 110–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus Stationbus N99 / ...
9h 35m
CHF 24–55
Drive 568.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Zurichcar 568.5 km
6h 48m
CHF 90–129
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4h 22m
CHF 91–268
Bus via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Zurich Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 50m
CHF 28–51
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 26m
CHF 108–285

Paris to Zurich by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609 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 110–140 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–55 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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