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

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

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  1. Train via Dijon

    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
    7h 32m
    €109–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    9h 18m
    €33–56

  3. Drive  413.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Franscar car 413.4 km
    4h 38m
    €75–108

  4. Train

    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 Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    8h 57m
    €142–235

  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 Pardybus bus A19
    11h 37m
    €42–63

Switzerland to Frans by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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