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

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Ain by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus

    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 28m
    €122–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    2. Take the bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bressebus bus 720
    9h 40m
    €39–61

  3. Drive  342.5 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Aincar car 342.5 km
    4h 38m
    €62–90

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairiebus bus
    6h 10m
    €137–388

  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 25m
    €107–179

Zurich to Ain by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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 Besançon and Sémard Gare in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Ceyzériat via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, and Bourg En Bresse in around 7h 25m.

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