Cheapest price
$190
Average price
$235
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Zurich HB will cost around $235 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
Of the 4 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for Zurich HB on Mon, Jul 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €80.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€158 Average price | €183 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h04 | 12:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h04 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h04 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h04 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€81) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 08:22 |
Last train 16:22 |
Buy your official SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI and SNCF ICE train tickets to Zürich Hbf from Paris Gare du Nord from $36 (€29) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service that operates between France and Switzerland. It is operated by SNCF in France and SBB in Switzerland. The TGV Lyria offers two types of trains: the TGV Duplex and the TGV POS. The TGV Duplex is a double-decker train with a capacity of up to 574 passengers, while the TGV POS is a single-level train with a capacity of up to 468 passengers. Both trains offer comfortable seating, air-conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The TGV Lyria offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most economical, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the TGV Lyria Lounge. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and a selection of newspapers and magazines. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks. The most popular routes for TGV Lyria are Paris to Geneva, Paris to Lausanne, and Paris to Basel. These routes offer travelers a convenient and comfortable way to travel between France and Switzerland.
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