How to travel from Paris to Zurich

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 €60.

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

A bus is €107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zurich costing on average €167.

A bus is €121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zurich costing on average €181.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 43m.

Bus takes on average 9h 26m.

The distance from Paris to Zurich is approximately 303 miles (489 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Zurich is:

• Around 72 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.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, KLM, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Airhub Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Serbia, GetJet Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
• 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
• 7 direct flights per day with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.