The average train between Zurich and France takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 times a day between Zurich and France. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into France at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to France. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon station via Mulhouse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Zurich to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Zurich and France is 512.2 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hôtel de Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 5h 25m.
