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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rives is to bus via Geneva which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rives is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rives?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Rives. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Le Plan via Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rives?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rives. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rives via Genève, Bellegarde and Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rives?

The distance between Zurich and Rives is 478 km. The road distance is 403.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rives without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Zurich to Rives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rives bus from?

Zurich to Rives bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rives train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Rives?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rives is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Rives bus arrive?

Zurich to Rives bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Rives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Rives?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rives is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Zurich to Rives.

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

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Where can I stay near Rives?

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Zurich to Rives - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Rives by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain Ter
7h 15m
€135–382
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
8h 45m
€38–61
Drive 403.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rivescar 403.3 km
4h 35m
€70–101
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain
6h 43m
€128–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain Ter
7h 29m
€121–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
9h 55m
€49–76
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
8h 6m
€112–325

Zurich to Rives by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.6 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rives via Genève, Bellegarde, and Grenoble in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Le Plan via Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, and Gare Routiere in around 8h 45m.

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