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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $424.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $424 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Zurich:
A bus is $85 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zurich costing on average $148 (€125).
A bus is $361 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zurich costing on average $424 (€357).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
The journey is about 2h 38m faster (4h 24m by train vs 7h 2m by car) and roughly $85 (€72) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($148 (€125) vs $234 (€197)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Zurich
How to get from Paris to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:55 AM9h50Paris, Porte Maillot3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:55 AM9h50Paris, Porte Maillot3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF139212:40 PM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 92194:22 PM4h26Paris Gare de Lyon8:48 PMZurich HB$2081One-way0 transfers
- 92037:22 AM4h26Paris Gare de Lyon11:48 AMZurich HB$2081One-way0 transfers
- 92119:26 AM5h22Paris Gare de Lyon2:48 PMZurich HB$2081One-way0 transfers
- 3159 · 473411:55 PM28h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:00 PM10h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1011One-way0 transfers
LX6476:45 AM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:00 AMZurich Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
LH1029 · LH119010:30 AM3h25Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:55 PMZurich Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
OS364 · OS1453:55 PM4h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:00 PMZurich Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Paris to Zurich: Journey Details
There are numerous public transportation options for travel between Paris and Zurich. These include bus, train and air travel. You may also opt for drive-share options and rental car travel. In general, bus travel is the most affordable option. Train and air travel both take about 4 hours, but train travel is more affordable.
Return trips from Zurich to Paris are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Zurich:
A bus is $85 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zurich costing on average $148 (€125).
A bus is $361 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zurich costing on average $424 (€357).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
- Around 82 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, KLM, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Global Supply Systems, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, British Airways, Cityjet, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Transavia France to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
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