- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich Airport to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Paris will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Zurich Airport for Paris on Mon, Jun 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 486 km distance in an average of 10 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7990
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
7990
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $171 Average price | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich Airport to Paris:
A bus is $103 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich Airport to Paris costing on average $171 (€139).
A bus is $160 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich Airport to Paris costing on average $228 (€185).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $241 (€196) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $173 (€141). The journey takes 9h 41m versus 6h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Paris buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h15 | 6:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7990 | 8:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h10 | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h05 | 1:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zurich Airport to Paris run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:35, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 1:35 PM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
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A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
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The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Paris, Quai De Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Gare Du Nord, Paris
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