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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Paris to Switzerland?

The distance between Paris and Switzerland is 611 km. The road distance is 568.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 650.

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

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 270 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Paris to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Switzerland?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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There are 10 ways to get from Paris 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
4h 7m
CHF 212–630
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191
10h 25m
CHF 53–89
Drive 568.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Zurichcar 568.5 km
6h 49m
CHF 93–134
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
4h 16m
CHF 113–267
Train via Zuerich Hb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
4h 7m
CHF 122–190
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h
CHF 114–285
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4h 24m
CHF 100–264
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 21m
CHF 61–168
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
4h 5m
CHF 74–226
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 10m
CHF 60–172

Paris to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 610.6 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Paris, 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 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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