What is the cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from French Riviera to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between French Riviera and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Zürich via Gare Routière, Aéroport Terminal 2 and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between French Riviera and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from French Riviera to Zurich. However, there are services departing from St Raphael Valescure and arriving at Zürich HB via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from French Riviera to Zurich?

The distance between French Riviera and Zurich is 526 km. The road distance is 674 km.

How do I travel from French Riviera to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 310.

How long does it take to get from French Riviera to Zurich?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from French Riviera to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Zurich bus from?

French Riviera to Zurich bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Zurich train from?

French Riviera to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Raphael Valescure station.

Train or bus from French Riviera to Zurich?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Zurich is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 120 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the French Riviera to Zurich bus arrive?

French Riviera to Zurich bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Aéroport TERM2 station.

Where does the French Riviera to Zurich train arrive?

French Riviera to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from French Riviera to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Zurich is 674 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from French Riviera to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Zurich.

French Riviera to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from French Riviera to Zurich by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
6h 12m
CHF 105–270
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C13
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N508
12h 16m
CHF 65–96
Train
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
10h 47m
CHF 186–306
Drive 674 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Zurichcar 674 km
7h 14m
CHF 113–163
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 22m
CHF 90–250
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
7h 17m
CHF 106–333
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h
CHF 103–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Aéroport TERM2bus 90
2. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 55m
CHF 85–116

French Riviera to Zurich by bus and train

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Distance: 526.3 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Zürich HB via Gare Routière, St Raphael Valescure, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Zürich via Gare Routière, Aéroport Terminal 2, and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 in around 12h 55m.

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