There are 9 ways to get from Royan to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Royan to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 27mCHF 226–351Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routièrebus 153
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus
20h 39mCHF 73–132Bus
- Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routièrebus 153
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus
19h 49mCHF 85–148Drive 887.5 km
- Drive from Royan to Zurichcar 887.5 km
10h 16mCHF 149–215Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
7h 55mCHF 110–293Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 59mCHF 108–288Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LRH - ZRH
11h 31mCHF 212–388Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
9h 33mCHF 121–380Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain
10h 59mCHF 137–337
Royan to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royan to Zurich is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Royan to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Royan to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from ROY Gare Intermodale and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via La Rochelle and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Royan to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Zürich HB via Angouleme, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Royan and Zurich is 1234 km. The road distance is 887.5 km.
The best way to get from Royan to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 360.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Royan to Zurich, including transfers.
Royan to Zurich bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from ROY Gare Intermodale station.
Royan to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.
The best way to get from Royan to Zurich is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 49m.
What companies run services between Royan, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Royan to Zürich HB via Angouleme, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Zurich Bus Station via La Rochelle and Bordeaux in around 19h 49m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–200
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–200
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Zurich Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–380
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Royan to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
Royan to Zurich bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Gare routière station.
Royan to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Zurich is 887 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Royan to Zurich.
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