How to travel from Paris to Zurich

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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $126.

Distance: 303 miles (489 km)

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Bus

$186

Average price

$322

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$68

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Cheapest

4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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30m

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6h 35m

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3h 35m

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3h 0m

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9h 13m

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8h 43m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Air France

Most popular airline

BlaBlaCar Bus

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from Paris to Zurich

How to get from Paris to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus94763 · 30506
06:10PM15h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:45AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$571One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus94763 · 30506
06:10PM15h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:45AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$571One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air France HopAF1292
12:45PM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9211
09:47AM4h39
Paris Gare de Lyon
02:26PMZurich HB
$2061One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
06:21PM4h05
Paris Gare de Lyon
10:26PMZurich HB
$2321One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
04:22PM4h04
Paris Gare de Lyon
08:26PMZurich HB
$2461One-way
0 transfers
Union Ivkoni
06:30AM10h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:15PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$821One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM10h00
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$901One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55AM9h50
Paris, Porte Maillot
03:45PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$991One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX633
09:55AM1h25
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
11:20AMZurich Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers
LAERLX639
03:00PM1h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
04:15PMZurich Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX645
07:55PM1h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:10PMZurich Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers

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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.

How to get from Paris to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Zürich, 87,02% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Zurich:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zurich costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zurich costing on average $126 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

The distance from Paris to Zurich is approximately 303 miles (489 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Zurich is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER, SBB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Edelweiss Air, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings , Air Dolomiti, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Serbia, Qatar Airways, Stobart Air, GetJet Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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