How to get from Paris to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 303 miles (489 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $126 - $263 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $126 (€113) • 4 h 8 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $126 (€113) • 4 h 8 min | |
Popular travel companies | Vueling or SNCF | TGV Lyria |
Take a flight or train to travel 303 miles (489 km) from Paris to Zurich. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 8 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $126 (€113). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Vueling or SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Paris to Zurich.
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.
Flixbus, Megabus, Postbus and Eurolines provide buses from Paris to Zurich. Flixbus and Eurolines provide direct bus journeys which depart at night from Paris Porte Maillot and arrive at Zurich Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai 10:00m later. The bus departs at 23:30 p.m. and arrives at 9:30 a.m. Eurolines night buses depart at 22:00 p.m. and arrive at 9:30 a.m. - a journey of 11:30m. Flixbus also provides 1-stop journeys which depart from Paris, stop at Port Maillot and arrive at Zurich Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai (around 21 hours).
SNCF offers the TVG Lyria trains from Paris to Zurich. Trains depart from the Paris Gare du Nord train station and travel to Zurich Main station. Other trains depart from Paris Est, Paris Montparnasse station and Paris Charles de Gaulle train station. The train journey lasts about 4 hours.
Swiss Air and Air France provide commuters with direct flights from Paris to Zurich. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle airport and arrive at Zurich airport about 4 hours later. There are numerous flights during the morning, afternoon and evening. There are Air Berlin flights which make 1-stop between the cities. These flights depart from Paris Orly airport and take about 7 hours. You can travel to Orly from Paris using a rental car or bus.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $47 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Zurich from Paris. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Zurich from Paris.
There are 2 travel options between Paris and Zurich. You can take a flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zurich is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $126 (€113) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
A train is $136 (€122) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zurich costing on average $263 (€235).
The fastest way to get to Zurich from Paris is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 8 min.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Getting to Zurich by flight takes 12 h 55 min on average.
The distance is approximately 303 miles (489 km) from Paris to Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Zurich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zurich from Paris as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Zurich:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Zurich with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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