Cheapest price
$205
Average price
$231
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Paris Gare du Nord 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 du Nord will cost around $231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $205.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich HB for Paris Gare du Nord 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 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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 du Nord 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 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€149 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 4:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h08 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thursday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 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 |
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Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 06:59 |
Last train 17:18 |
For as little as $36 (€29) you can travel by train from Zürich Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI and Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
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.
Train information from Zürich Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord with SNCF | TGV Lyria:
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