There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain Ter
7h 17m€110–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 14m€34–51Drive 409.1 km
- Drive from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formanscar 409.1 km
4h 34m€74–107Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus X36
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
8h 40m€110–182Bus via Besançon
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
10h 12m€41–59
Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Village via Lyon - Gare De Vaise and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Mulhouse Ville and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Zurich and Ars-sur-Formans is 498 km. The road distance is 409.1 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans, including transfers.
Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ars-sur-Formans, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lycée de Cibeins via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Zurich to Ars-sur-Formans.
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