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Cheap bus tickets from Paris to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€64

Average

€64

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:00PM12h35

Paris, Quai de Bercy

10:35AMZurich

€641One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from Paris to Zurich

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10:35AMZurich

1 transfer

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Bus times from Paris to Zurich

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Fastest Journey

12 h 35 m

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12 h 35 m

Buses per day

Distance

489 km

It's difficult to get from Paris to Zurich without transferring at least once.

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10:00PM12h35

Paris, Quai de Bercy

10:35AMZurich

€571One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Paris to Zurich

	Distance	303 miles (489 km)
	Average bus duration	10 h 15 min
	Average bus ticket price	$55 (€49)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus companies	Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar or Alsa

Buses from Paris to Zurich cover the 303 miles (489 km) long trip taking on average 10 h 15 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar or Alsa. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $43 (€38), but the average price of bus tickets is $55 (€49). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris, Porte Maillot and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

Bus providers: FlixBus and Alsa from Paris to Zurich

For as little as $43 (€38) you can travel by bus between Paris and Zurich with FlixBus and Alsa. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Paris to Zurich with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 9 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $64
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Buses from Paris to Zurich

Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies servicing both domestic and international routes. Buses from Paris to Zurich are available on most days with the exception of Thursday and Saturday. A typical direct trip takes about 11 hours and 30 minutes. Flixbus buses usually have one change en route and there are 6 buses per day. Departures are in the morning or evening and journey times can vary dramatically depending on the service and the point of change.

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Paris to Zurich Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Paris to Zurich when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€68
1 Day in Advance	€36
1 Week in Advance	€36
2 Weeks in Advance	€36
1 Month in Advance	€33
3 Months in Advance	€33

Paris to Zurich Buses: General Information

While taking a bus is slower than both a flight or train, it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 10 hours to arrive in Zurich.

Most Paris to Zurich buses are run by Flixbus.
Most buses are direct, depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte D'Orleans, or Quai de Bercy bus station and arrive at Zurich's Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai.
Journey Time: Traveling from Paris to Zurich by bus takes as little as 10 hours.
Most travelers book their Paris to Zurich bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Paris to Zurich buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 47% cheaper on average to purchase a Paris to Zurich bus ticket a day in advance as opposed to at the station on the day of travel.
Paris to Zurich bus tickets are 51% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.

Taking the Bus from Paris

Eurolines buses from Paris to Zurich set off from Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet while Flixbus departures are from Porte Maillot coach park. Paris' Gallieni bus station is an extremely busy bus interchange on the edge of the city and it is easy to reach by Metro (Line 3) or car on the Perepherique ring road. Porte Maillot is also easy to get to; the station is next to the Palais de Congres and the Bois de Boulogne and travelers can use the Metro (Line 1) to Porte Maillot or to nearby Pont de Levallois-Becon (Line 3).

Getting into Zurich by Bus

Zurich is known for its picturesque Old Town, famous lake and beautiful quayside buildings on the River Limmat. Sights like the Grossmunster and Fraumunster plus fine dining and entertainment attract visitors from around the world. Buses from Paris to Zurich terminate at Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai, Ausstellungsstrasse 15. The station is next to the city's main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) at the head of the famous Bahnhofstrasse and within walking distance of the Old Town and city centre. Most tourist attractions can be easily accessed on foot while other parts of the city can be reached by S-Bahn trains from the rail station. Zurich has an excellent public transport network and local ZVV buses and trams also stop at the station. Daytime services terminate just after midnight, but night buses and trams are available at weekends. Travellers should remember that all tickets must be purchased and validated before using any form of public transport.

FAQs: Bus from Paris to Zurich

FAQs: Take the bus from Paris to Zurich with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Zurich.

Cheap bus tickets from Paris to Zurich can start from as little as $43 (€38) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Paris to Zurich is $55 (€49); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Paris to Zurich bus time is 10 h 15 min covering the 303 mile (489 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Paris to Zurich leaves at 2: 10 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Paris to Zurich leaves at 8: 00 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Paris to Zurich with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the journey from Paris to Zurich you can take a bus with Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar or Alsa. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Zurich from Paris on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Paris, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Paris, Porte Maillot and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). When arriving in Zurich, you can end your route in bus stations like Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and Zürich.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris, Porte Maillot, which is located around 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Paris to Zurich is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Zurich from Paris including taking a bus, flight or train.

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