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

The cheapest way to get from France to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between France and Zurich?

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.

Is there a direct train between France and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from France to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Zürich HB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from France to Zurich?

The distance between France and Zurich is 611 km. The road distance is 568.5 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from France to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the France to Zurich train from?

France to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Zurich?

The best way to get from France to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 270 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the France to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Zurich train arrive?

France to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from France to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Zurich is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from France to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Zurich.

France to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from France to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
5h 17m
CHF 210–650
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191
10h 43m
CHF 50–85
Drive 568.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Zurichcar 568.5 km
6h 49m
CHF 93–134
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4h 26m
CHF 100–264
Train #2 (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
5h 17m
CHF 120–190
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 14m
CHF 129–378
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4h 21m
CHF 86–236
Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
4h 24m
CHF 76–219
Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
4h 50m
CHF 86–215

France to Zurich by bus and train

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Distance: 611.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between France and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 210–650 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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