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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum with major Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$191
Average price
$244
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon 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 de Lyon to Zurich HB will cost around $244 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $191.
Of the 26 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Zurich HB on Mon, Jun 15, 2 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 trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 56 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.
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IR 36 2075 | 2075
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IR 36 1975 | 1975
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IC 3 775 | 775
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IR 36 1979 | 1979
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IC 3 775 | 775
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IC 3 779 | 779
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IR 36 2075 | 2075Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$208 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB:
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB costing on average $208 (€169).
A bus is $213 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB costing on average $279 (€226).
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
The journey is about 51m faster (6h 1m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($208 (€169) vs $213 (€173)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9575+ 96245+ IR 36 1983 | 1983 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h32 | 7:24 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9575+ 96245+ IR 37 2283 | 2283 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h00 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9575+ 96245+ ICE 373 | 373 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h08 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2369+ IR 37 2283 | 2283+ 96245 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h00 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2369+ IR 36 1983 | 1983+ 96245 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h32 | 7:24 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2369+ ICE 373 | 373+ 96245 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h08 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9215+ ICE 373 | 373 | On time 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h38 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9215+ IR 36 1983 | 1983 | On time 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h02 | 7:24 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9215+ IR 37 2283 | 2283 | On time 2:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h30 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
2437+ IR 37 2283 | 2283+ 96229 | On time 2:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h11 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2437+ IR 36 2083 | 2083+ 96229 | On time 2:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h08 | 7:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2437+ IR 37 2283 | 2283 · IC 5 533 | 533+ 96229 | On time 2:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h15 | 7:56 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
9219 | 4:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h38 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
9223 | 6:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h38 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
9203+ ICE 277 | 277 | 7:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h38 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9203+ IR 37 2271 | 2271 | 7:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h30 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9203+ IR 36 1971 | 1971 | 7:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h02 | 1:24 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
2407+ IR 36 1971 | 1971+ 96249 | 7:58 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h26 | 1:24 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2407+ IR 37 2271 | 2271+ 96249 | 7:58 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h54 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
2407+ ICE 277 | 277+ 96249 | 7:58 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h02 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
12105+ IR 36 1975 | 1975+ 96219 | 9:25 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h59 | 3:24 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
12105+ IR 36 2075 | 2075+ 96219 | 9:25 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h24 | 3:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
12105+ IC 3 775 | 775+ 96219 | 9:25 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h35 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9211+ IR 36 1975 | 1975 | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h02 | 3:24 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9211+ IR 36 2075 | 2075 | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h27 | 3:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9211+ IC 3 775 | 775 | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h38 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9573+ 96277+ IC 3 779 | 779 | 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h07 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9573+ IR 37 2275 | 2275+ 96277 | 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h59 | 3:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9573+ 96277+ IR 36 2075 | 2075 | 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h56 | 3:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9591+ 96253 · 96123+ IC 3 579 | 579 | 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h19 | 5:26 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
9591+ 96253 · 96123+ IC 3 779 | 779 | 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h53 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
9591+ 96253 · 96123+ IR 36 1979 | 1979 | 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h17 | 5:24 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
6705+ IC 3 579 | 579+ 96221 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h08 | 5:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
6705+ IR 36 1979 | 1979+ 96221 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h06 | 5:24 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
6705+ IC 3 779 | 779+ 96221 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h42 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9213+ IC 3 579 | 579 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h04 | 5:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9213+ IR 36 1979 | 1979 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h02 | 5:24 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9213+ IC 3 779 | 779 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h38 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $92 (€75) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€75) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 5:22 AM |
Last train 5:22 PM |
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Discover the best of Zürich HB — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zürich HB trip today.
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum with major Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art.
The country’s main cultural history museum, known for engaging exhibitions on Swiss heritage, design, and everyday life.
A respected museum for non-European art, set in a villa and park ensemble with notable Asian, African, and American collections.
Zürich’s famous central boulevard for shopping and strolling, stretching from the main station toward the lake.
The historic old town with narrow lanes, medieval buildings, churches, river views, and many of the city’s classic sights.
A scenic lakeside walking area ideal for relaxed views, people-watching, and classic city photos.
Zürich’s signature dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti.
A classic Swiss potato dish, pan-fried until crisp and golden. It is a staple in Zürich and often served as a side or main.
Melted Swiss cheese served communally with bread for dipping. It is one of the country’s most iconic traditional meals.
Established Swiss restaurant respected for Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and refined regional cooking in a classic setting.
Iconic Zürich dining room with a fine-dining atmosphere, celebrated for upscale Swiss classics and historic artistic ambiance.
Historic vegetarian restaurant near the station area, known for its large buffet, Swiss dishes, and long-standing culinary reputation.
Zürich is among Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and transport are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots help cut daily costs.
Service is included in prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding about CHF 5-10 in restaurants is appreciated for good service. Round up taxi fares slightly.
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