What is the cheapest way to get from La Défense to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from La Défense to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Défense to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from La Défense to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between La Défense and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from La Défense to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between La Défense and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from La Défense to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from La Défense and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Gare de Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from La Défense to Switzerland?

The distance between La Défense and Switzerland is 623 km. The road distance is 578.1 km.

How do I travel from La Défense to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from La Défense to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 700.

How long does it take to get from La Défense to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from La Défense to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Défense to Switzerland bus from?

La Défense to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the La Défense to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from La Défense to Switzerland?

The best way to get from La Défense to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the La Défense to Switzerland bus arrive?

La Défense to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the La Défense to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Défense to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between La Défense to Switzerland is 578 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from La Défense to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Switzerland.

La Défense to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from La Défense to Switzerland 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 20m
CHF 204–657
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191
10h 26m
CHF 52–89
Drive 578.1 km
1. Drive from La Défense to Zurichcar 578.1 km
7h 4m
CHF 94–135
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Défense to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
4h 32m
CHF 116–282
Train via Zuerich Hb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
5h 20m
CHF 114–197
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Défense to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 16m
CHF 112–280
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from La Défense to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4h 40m
CHF 103–269
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 37m
CHF 64–173
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 28m
CHF 58–182

La Défense to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 622.7 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between La Défense, Île-de-France, France and 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 200–650 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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