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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to France is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to France is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to France. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Paris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and France?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to France. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Switzerland to France?

The distance between Switzerland and France is 613 km. The road distance is 567.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Switzerland to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to France bus from?

Switzerland to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to France train from?

Switzerland to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to France?

The best way to get from Switzerland to France is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Switzerland to France bus arrive?

Switzerland to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Switzerland to France train arrive?

Switzerland to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to France is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Switzerland to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 24073+ hotels available in France.

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There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to France by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 26m
€149–315
Fly
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
4h 4m
€53–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N199 / ...
10h 42m
€54–95
Drive 567.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Pariscar 567.5 km
6h 47m
€100–144
Bus via Colmar
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 8m
€63–120

Switzerland to France by train and subway

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Distance: 613.1 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Hôtel de Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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