There are 10 ways to get from Embrun to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Embrun to Briancontrain Ter
- Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
9h 8mCHF 80–149Bus via Milan
cheapest- Take the bus from Embrun to Brianconbus
- Take the bus from Oulx to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 480
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürichbus
11h 40mCHF 42–65Drive 526.5 km
- Drive from Embrun to Zurichcar 526.5 km
6h 32mCHF 89–128Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Embrun to Aix En Provencetrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
8h 7mCHF 114–346Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Embrun to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 9mCHF 138–237Train #2
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
10h 55mCHF 129–222Bus
- Take the bus from Gap to Grenoble Europolebus P24
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156 / ...
12h 52mTrain, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain
- Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
10h 8mCHF 158–411Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Embrun to Briancontrain
- Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
9h 1mCHF 102–241Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Embrun to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
11h 8mCHF 182–407
Embrun to Zurich by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embrun to Zurich is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Embrun to Zurich is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.
No, there is no direct bus from Embrun to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Embrun and arriving at Zürich via Briançon - Gare SNCF, Oulx and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Embrun to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Embrun and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Embrun and Zurich is 542 km. The road distance is 526.5 km.
The best way to get from Embrun to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Embrun to Zurich, including transfers.
Embrun to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Embrun station.
Embrun to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Embrun station.
The best way to get from Embrun to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Embrun, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Embrun to Zuerich Hb via Briancon, Briançon - Gare SNCF, Italie - Oulx Gare TGV, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., and Milano Centrale in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Embrun to Zürich via Briancon, Briançon - Gare SNCF, Oulx, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Embrun to Briancon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Embrun to Aix En Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Embrun to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Embrun to Briancon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Embrun to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Embrun to Briancon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Embrun to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Briancon station.
Embrun to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Briancon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embrun to Zurich is 526 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Embrun to Zurich.
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