There are 10 ways to get from Vichy 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Vichy to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 24mCHF 109–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vichy to Roannebus
- Take the bus from Roanne to Lyonbus 747
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus
11h 15mCHF 46–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 21mCHF 52–87Drive 489 km
- Drive from Vichy to Zurichcar 489 km
5h 57mCHF 82–118Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
7h 15mCHF 160–400Train via Geneva
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
8h 2mCHF 149–231Train to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CFE - ZRH
7h 11mCHF 124–673Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
8h 16mCHF 122–338Train to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Basel (BSL)plane CFE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 15mCHF 151–713Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 4mCHF 192–430
Vichy to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Vichy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Zürich via Roanne and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Nevers and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Vichy and Zurich is 650 km. The road distance is 489 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Vichy to Zurich, including transfers.
Vichy to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
The best way to get from Vichy to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Vichy, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Vichy to Zuerich Hb via Nevers and Dijon Ville in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vichy to Zürich via Roanne and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–350
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 Vichy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Vichy to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne station.
Vichy to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Zurich is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Vichy to Zurich.
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