There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Arbois by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Mulhouse
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Arboistrain Ter
5h 4m€76–201Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Arboistrain Ter
5h 23m€30–52Drive 255 km
- Drive from Zurich to Arboiscar 255 km
3h 25m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Mouchardtrain Ter
5h 53m€81–242
Zurich to Arbois by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Arbois is to bus and train which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Arbois is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Arbois. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Arbois via Mulhouse Ville and Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Zurich and Arbois is 315 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Arbois without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 5h 4m and costs €75 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Zurich to Arbois, including transfers.
Zurich to Arbois train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Arbois train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Arbois is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Zurich to Arbois.
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What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Arbois, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Arbois via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Belfort in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Arbois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon Viotte to Arbois
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pontarlier to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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