What is the cheapest way to get from Frankreich to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Frankreich to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankreich to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Frankreich to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Frankreich and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankreich to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Lauterbourg, Bahnhof and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Frankreich and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Frankreich to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Lauterbourg and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Frankreich to Switzerland?

The distance between Frankreich and Switzerland is 287 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

How do I travel from Frankreich to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Frankreich to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Frankreich to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Frankreich to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankreich to Switzerland bus from?

Frankreich to Switzerland bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, depart from Lauterbourg, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Frankreich to Switzerland train from?

Frankreich to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lauterbourg station.

Train or bus from Frankreich to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Frankreich to Switzerland is to train via Basel which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 6h.

Where does the Frankreich to Switzerland bus arrive?

Frankreich to Switzerland bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd station.

Where does the Frankreich to Switzerland train arrive?

Frankreich to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Frankreich to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankreich to Switzerland is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Frankreich to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankreich to Switzerland?

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Lauterbourg to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
4h 7m
CHF 62–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lauterbourg, Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Südbus Rb52
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
6h
CHF 30–49
Drive 251.1 km
1. Drive from Frankreich to Zurichcar 251.1 km
3h 2m
CHF 42–60
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lauterbourg to Woerth(Rhein)train
2. Take the train from Wörth to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
4. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
5h 13m
CHF 119–351
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
5h 53m
CHF 37–72

Frankreich to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 287 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Frankreich, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lauterbourg to Zürich Stadelhofen via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lauterbourg, Bahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd, Karlsruhe central train station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 6h.

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