Rome2Rio

How to get fromValenciennes to Zurichby train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Zurich

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Valenciennes to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv
    8h
    CHF 254–410

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Quiévrain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 44m
    CHF 54–96

  3. Drive  596.9 km

    1. Drive from Valenciennes to Zurichcar car 596.9 km
    8h 12m
    CHF 100–144

  4. Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRU - ZRH
    6h 15m
    CHF 115–296

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    8h 14m
    CHF 163–275

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 820
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N99 / ...
    14h 51m
    CHF 72–111

  7. Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane CDG - ZRH
    6h 11m
    CHF 129–342

  8. Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Maubeugetrain train
    2. Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain train
    4. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LUX - ZRH
    9h 8m
    CHF 147–416

  9. Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane plane CDG - BSL
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    7h 16m
    CHF 166–396

  10. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane AMS - ZRH
    8h 18m
    CHF 208–462

Valenciennes to Zurich by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration8hAverage Duration
TicketCHF 254Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Valenciennes to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 886.4 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Zürich HB via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pater to Zurich Bus Station via Valenciennes University, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 14h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There