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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to bus which costs €25 - €90 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Paris?

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

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paris. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Zurich to Paris?

The distance between Zurich and Paris is 606 km. The road distance is 566.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Zurich to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Paris bus from?

Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Paris train from?

Zurich to Paris train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Paris?

The best way to get from Zurich to Paris is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €90 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Zurich to Paris bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Paris train arrive?

Zurich to Paris train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Paris is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Zurich to Paris.

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

Book your Zurich to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22926+ hotels available in Paris.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Paris 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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
5h 28m
€44–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
9h 20m
€25–90
Drive 566.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Paris566.8 km
6h 42m
€97–140
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
4h 12m
€99–300
Bus via Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 28m
€37–98
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
5h 10m
€109–527

Zurich to Paris by train

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Distance: 606.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Paris Gare De Lyon via Basel Sbb in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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