There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Paris by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
6h 12m€198–326Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 8m€49–81Bus, train via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 802 / ...
10h 2m€59–93Drive 601.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Pariscar 601.8 km
6h 20m€111–160Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
6h 31m€142–373Train
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Almere Centrumtrain
- Take the train from Almere Centrum to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
7h 47m€197–340Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
6h 22m€191–516Bus, train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
8h 17m€168–447
Zurich to Paris by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs €190 - €330.
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 Leeuwarden and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paris. However, there are services departing from Harlingen and arriving at Paris Nord via Leeuwarden, Almere Centrum and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Zurich and Paris is 631 km. The road distance is 601.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Paris without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs €190 - €330.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Zurich to Paris, including transfers.
Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Paris is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 8m.
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, Almere Centrum, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Leeuwarden, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–300
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Almere Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Almere Centrum to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Paris is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Zurich to Paris.
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