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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rives is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rives is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rives?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Rives. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Le Plan via Geneva and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rives?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rives. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rives via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Voiron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rives?

The distance between Zurich and Rives is 628 km. The road distance is 403.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rives without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Zurich to Rives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rives bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rives train from?

Zurich to Rives train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Rives?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rives is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Zurich to Rives bus arrive?

Zurich to Rives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Zurich to Rives train arrive?

Zurich to Rives train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rives?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rives is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Zurich to Rives.

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

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Where can I stay near Rives?

There are 882+ hotels available in Rives.

Zurich to Rives - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Rives by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Voirontrain Ter
7h 31m
€128–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genevabus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Grenoblebus 739 / ...
9h 9m
€32–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chambérybus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain Ter
8h 48m
€49–103
Drive 403.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rivescar 403.2 km
4h 35m
€69–100
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain
7h 4m
€112–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain Ter
7h 55m
€83–165
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Grenoblebus
7h 59m
€111–252

Zurich to Rives by train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 627.7 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rives, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rives via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Voiron in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Le Plan via Geneva and Gare Routière in around 9h 9m.

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