What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Frans?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Frans is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Frans?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Frans is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from Switzerland to Frans?

The distance between Switzerland and Frans is 495 km. The road distance is 413.4 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Frans without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Frans without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €95 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Frans?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Switzerland to Frans, including transfers.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Frans?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Frans is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 19m.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Frans?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Frans is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Switzerland to Frans.

Where can I stay near Frans?

There are 911+ hotels available in Frans.

Switzerland to Frans - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Frans by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain Ter
7h 36m
€96–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
9h 19m
€33–53
Drive 413.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Franscar 413.4 km
4h 37m
€71–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus A19
7h 54m
€95–185
Bus via Besançon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus 099
2. Take the bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
3. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus A19
11h 12m
€40–56

Switzerland to Frans by train and bus

1Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Frans, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivage via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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