The average train between France and Switzerland takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between France and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from France to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Switzerland station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
France to Switzerland train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Switzerland train services, operated by Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between France and Switzerland is 484.1 km. The road distance is 614 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 120–190 and the journey takes 4h 4m.