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How to get fromFrance to Central Switzerlandby train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 8 ways to get from France to Central Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
    7h 21m
    CHF 202–600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N191
    13h 22m
    CHF 71–138

  3. Drive 617 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Central Switzerlandcar car 617 km
    7h 24m
    CHF 102–146

  4. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane CDG - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldautrain train
    6h 8m
    CHF 122–309

  5. Train via Basel

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
    7h 24m
    CHF 140–220

  6. Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane NCE - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldautrain train
    6h 3m
    CHF 113–271

  7. Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MRS - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldautrain train
    6h 6m
    CHF 98–264

  8. Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel, train, line 508 bus

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane plane NCE - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Luzern to Brunnentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brunnen, Bahnhof to Gersau, Förstlibus bus
    7h 31m
    CHF 93–233

France to Central Switzerland by subway, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between France and Central Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Gersau, Förstli via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare de Lyon, Basel SBB, Luzern, Küssnacht am Rigi, and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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