There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Brioude by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain Ter
9h 38m€149–260Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to Croix Missionbus L13
- Take the bus from Place de la Croix de Mission to Gare SNCFbus H17
12h 30m€41–64Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 799 / ...
- Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudebus
11h 34m€54–89Drive 589 km
- Drive from Zurich to Brioudecar 589 km
6h 50m€107–154Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane ZRH - CFE
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain
7h 38m€147–828Train via Geneva
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain Ter
10h 13m€160–252Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain
9h 55m€192–469Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Brioudetrain
10h 36m€207–428
Zurich to Brioude by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Brioude is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Brioude is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Brioude. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Brioude via Lyon, Maison de la Culture and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Brioude. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Brioude via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Zurich and Brioude is 800 km. The road distance is 589 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Brioude without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Zurich to Brioude, including transfers.
Zurich to Brioude bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Brioude train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Brioude is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Brioude, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brioude via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Clermont Ferrand in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Brioude via Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, and Clermont Ferrand in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Flights from Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Brioude bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Zurich to Brioude train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Brioude is 589 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Zurich to Brioude.
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