The average train between Paris and Zurich takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 4 times a day between Paris and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Franklin D. Roosevelt and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Zurich station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Paris to Zurich train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Zurich train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Paris and Zurich is 496.6 km. The road distance is 622 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 110–190 and the journey takes 4h 4m.