What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich is to bus via Geneva which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Zurich?

The distance between Bordeaux and Zurich is 1151 km. The road distance is 902.5 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 42m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 340.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Zurich?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Bordeaux to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Zurich bus from?

Bordeaux to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Zurich train from?

Bordeaux to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 7h 42m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 15h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Zurich bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Zurich train arrive?

Bordeaux to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Zurich is 902 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Bordeaux to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Zurich?

Book your Bordeaux to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Bordeaux to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 42m
CHF 193–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
15h
CHF 70–118
Drive 902.5 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Zurichcar 902.5 km
9h 52m
CHF 150–216
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
4h 45m
CHF 86–234
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 53m
CHF 199–428
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
15h 10m
CHF 71–116
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 49m
CHF 82–283

Bordeaux to Zurich by train, subway, and foot

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,150.9 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Zuerich Hb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Station via Lyon in around 15h.

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