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

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to France by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    5h 23m
    €141–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus bus FlixBus N199 / ...
    9h 39m
    €55–86

  3. Drive 567.5 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Pariscar car 567.5 km
    6h 47m
    €99–142

  4. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane ZRH - CDG
    4h 19m
    €101–285

  5. Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 43m
    €67–117

  6. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane ZRH - NCE
    4h 3m
    €95–257

  7. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane ZRH - MRS
    4h 12m
    €81–240

  8. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ZRH - BOD
    4h 30m
    €91–235

  9. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane ZRH - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train
    5h 4m
    €137–411

Zurich to France by train and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hôtel de Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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