There are 9 ways to get from France to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
5h 7mCHF 112–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191
10h 43mCHF 52–82Drive 568.5 km
- Drive from Paris to Zurichcar 568.5 km
6h 49mCHF 95–137Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4h 48mCHF 133–375Train via Hôtel de Ville
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
5h 19mCHF 212–332Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4h 26mCHF 100–278Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 14mCHF 132–346Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4h 21mCHF 86–259Fly from Fréjorgues Airport
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MPL - ZRH
4h 18mCHF 146–319
France to Zurich by subway and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from France to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between France and Zurich is 612 km. The road distance is 568.5 km.
The best way to get from France to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from France to Zurich, including transfers.
France to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 280 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between France and Zurich, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 110–170 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–240
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–270
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 25m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–420
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–320
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 210–330
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
France to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Zurich is 569 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from France to Zurich.
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