The average train between France and Zurich takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Zurich. 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 5 times a day between France and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from France to Zurich. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Zurich station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
France to Zurich train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Zurich train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between France and Zurich is 512.2 km. The road distance is 612 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 110–190 and the journey takes 4h 4m.