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

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Rives 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Voirontrain train Ter
    7h 49m
    €135–229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus bus FlixBus 1921
    9h 56m
    €53–78

  3. Drive  403.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Rivescar car 403.3 km
    4h 35m
    €73–106

  4. Fly, bus, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain train
    7h 4m
    €139–389

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain train Ter
    8h 4m
    €126–200

Zurich to Rives by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rives, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rives via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Voiron in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoble twice a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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