There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Frans by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dijon
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain Ter
7h 34m€108–257Bus via Besançon
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus A19
10h 31m€35–60Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 50m€36–59Drive 413.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Franscar 413.4 km
4h 38m€72–104Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 57m€130–350
Switzerland to Frans by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Frans is to bus via Besançon which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Frans is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Frans. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at M. Convalesc. via Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Frans. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Switzerland and Frans is 501 km. The road distance is 413.4 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Frans without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 7h 34m and costs €100 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Switzerland to Frans, including transfers.
Switzerland to Frans bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Switzerland to Frans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Frans is to train via Dijon which takes 7h 34m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.
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 7h 34m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Sncf to Place Limelette
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Frans bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Switzerland to Frans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Frans is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Switzerland to Frans.
There are 1095+ hotels available in Frans.