Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Paris Gare de l'Est is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich HB for Paris Gare de l'Est on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 5 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€152 Average price | €150 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m 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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![]() | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 5:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h08 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect |
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Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 17:18 |
You can travel by train between Zürich Hbf and Paris Gare de l'Est with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF | TGV INOUI for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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.
Zürich Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est train information with SNCF | TGV Lyria:
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