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

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

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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
    6h 47m
    €122–213

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chambérybus bus FlixBus N1156
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain train Ter
    8h 27m
    €49–82

  3. Drive  403.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Rivescar car 403.3 km
    4h 35m
    €73–105

  4. Fly to Geneva International Airport, 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
    6h 13m
    €137–372

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    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 Ter
    7h 23m
    €109–173

  6. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane ZRH - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain train
    8h 12m
    €114–341

Zurich to Rives by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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 6h 47m.

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