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How to get fromSwitzerland to Fransby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain train Ter
    6h 42m
    €114–267

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    8h 39m
    €36–64

  3. Drive 413.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Franscar car 413.4 km
    4h 38m
    €73–105

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain train Ic5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain train
    3. Take the train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bressetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus bus A19
    9h 44m
    €132–374

  5. Bus via Besançon

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bressebus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus bus A19
    10h 12m
    €36–62

Switzerland to Frans by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Frans, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivage via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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