The average train between Switzerland and France takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to France. 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 twice daily between Switzerland and France. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into France at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to France. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at France station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Switzerland to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Switzerland and France is 484.1 km. The road distance is 613 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Hôtel de Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 6h 26m.