What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paris. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Paris?

The distance between Zurich and Paris is 609 km. The road distance is 567.5 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €130 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Paris?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Zurich to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Paris bus from?

Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Paris train from?

Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Paris?

The best way to get from Zurich to Paris is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Paris bus arrive?

Zurich to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Paris train arrive?

Zurich to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Paris is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Zurich to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Paris?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Paris?

Book your Zurich to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22479+ hotels available in Paris.

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Paris by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 15m
€138–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
€55–110
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
6h 35m
€116–283
Drive 567.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Pariscar 567.5 km
6h 47m
€100–144
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
4h 10m
€106–304
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
5h 5m
€122–355

Zurich to Paris by train

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Distance: 609 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Paris Gare De Lyon via Mulhouse and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 10h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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