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How to get fromZurich to Ainby train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Ain by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairiebus bus X36
    6h 26m
    €98–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genevabus bus 3909
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 53m
    €26–53

  3. Drive  342.5 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Aincar car 342.5 km
    4h 38m
    €62–89

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Nurieux Garebus bus
    4. Take the train from Nurieux to Ceyzériattrain train
    6h 47m
    €130–361

  5. Train

    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 Bourg En Bressetrain train Ter
    7h
    €97–162

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Nyontrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Centre to Sncfbus bus A60
    9h 26m
    €80–116

Zurich to Ain by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mairie via Geneva - Bus Station and Sémard Gare in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Ceyzériat via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, and Bourg En Bresse in around 7h.

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