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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Zurich is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 9m.

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 75 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 41m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Bordeaux to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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 41m
CHF 190–310
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 9m
CHF 64–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
14h 5m
CHF 70–120
Drive 902.5 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Zurichcar 902.5 km
9h 52m
CHF 151–218
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
4h 45m
CHF 80–238
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 35m
CHF 229–345
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 79–243
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 23m
CHF 97–335

Bordeaux to Zurich by train, subway, and foot

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7h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,150.9 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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