What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to bus and train via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to bus and train which takes 6h 6m and costs €170 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Paris station. However, there are services departing from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paris. However, there are services departing from Harlingen and arriving at Paris Nord via Leeuwarden and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Zurich to Paris?

The distance between Zurich and Paris is 631 km. The road distance is 601.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Paris without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 6m and costs €170 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Paris?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Zurich to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Paris bus from?

Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Paris train from?

Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Paris?

The best way to get from Zurich to Paris is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Zurich to Paris bus arrive?

Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Alkmaar, Station.

Where does the Zurich to Paris train arrive?

Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Paris is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Zurich to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 23992+ hotels available in Paris.

Zurich to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Paris by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
6h 6m
€178–297
Bus, train via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 802 / ...
10h
€59–103
Drive 601.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Pariscar 601.8 km
6h 20m
€108–156
Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
6h 35m
€162–353
Train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
7h 33m
€183–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 43m
€69–116
Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
6h 22m
€192–527
Bus, train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
8h 21m
€162–434

Zurich to Paris by bus and train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 631 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Zurich, Netherlands and Paris, France?

You can take a bus from Zurich, Zurich to Paris Nord via Harlingen, Station, Harlingen, Leeuwarden, and Schiphol Airport in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 10h 43m.

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