There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Orthez by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Ortheztrain Tgv
10h 44m€271–408Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
- Take the train from Facture Biganos to Ortheztrain
8h 32m€98–298Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ortheztrain
18h 36m€104–181Drive 1,028.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Orthezcar 1,028.2 km
12h 7m€185–268Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to Ortheztrain
8h 11m€137–357Train
- 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 Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ortheztrain
14h 31m€254–403Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Orthezbus FlixBus N1156
18h 38m€114–167Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to Ortheztrain
7h 21m€103–374Fly Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
8h 34m€282–569Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
- Take the train from Facture Biganos to Ortheztrain
7h 37m€122–311
Zurich to Orthez by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Orthez is to bus and train which costs €100 - €190 and takes 18h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Orthez is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €100 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Orthez. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Orthez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Orthez. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Orthez via Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Zurich and Orthez is 1344 km. The road distance is 1028.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Orthez without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €270 - €410.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Zurich to Orthez, including transfers.
Zurich to Orthez bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Orthez train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Orthez is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €270 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 18h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €280 - €600 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Orthez, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Orthez via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Orthez 6 times a week. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 18h 35m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–480
Flights from Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–650
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
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
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Orthez bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Orthez station.
Zurich to Orthez train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Orthez is 1028 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Zurich to Orthez.
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