What are the departure and arrival points in Paris and in Zurich?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Zurich: Most travelers take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Most travelers board their plane from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport. Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Paris to Zurich depart from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB.

Which travel companies can get me from Paris to Zurich?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Zurich: You can take a bus from Paris to Zurich with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€31) with FlixBus from Paris to Zurich. You can travel from Paris to Zurich by flight with Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines or Air Serbia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $115 (€104) with SWISS from Paris to Zurich. You can travel by train between Paris and Zurich with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn or TGV INOUI, and you can find SNCF | TGV Lyria Paris to Zurich tickets for $86 (€78) on Omio.

Can I find a direct route to Zurich from Paris?

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Zurich with the following travel companies: Direct flight available with Air France, SWISS or Air Baltic 7 direct flights per day. Direct trains with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI with 4 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Zurich.

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Travel Information to Zurich from Paris

Distance	303 miles (489 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$35 - $115
Cheapest mode	Bus • $35 (€31) • 11 h
Fastest mode	Flight • $115 (€104) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus, Air France or SNCF \| TGV Lyria

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 303 miles (489 km) to Zurich from Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Zurich.

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from 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.

30492 · 7991

07:15PM13h50

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

09:05AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)

$471One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

30492 · 7991

07:15PM13h50

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

09:05AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)

$471One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

LX639

02:55PM1h15

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

04:10PMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$2971One-way

0 transfers

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Bus

Flight

9219

04:21PM4h39

Paris Gare de Lyon

09:00PMZurich HB

$1801One-way

0 transfers

9223

06:20PM4h40

Paris Gare de Lyon

11:00PMZurich HB

$1801One-way

0 transfers

7991

10:30PM10h35

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

09:05AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)

$601One-way

0 transfers

30492 · 7991

07:15PM13h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

08:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

$471One-way

1 transfer

7991

10:30PM10h15

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

08:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)

$601One-way

0 transfers

LX633

09:45AM1h20

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

11:05AMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$2971One-way

0 transfers

VY8001 · VY6248

09:15AM5h40

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

02:55PMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$2891One-way

1 transfer

VY8005 · VY6248

06:30AM8h25

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

02:55PMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$2781One-way

1 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.

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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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Paris to Zurich

Travel between Paris and Zurich on FlixBus, Eurowings and KLM travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

Airlines

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Paris to Zurich. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Paris to Zurich. 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.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Paris and Zurich. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between Paris and Zurich.

FAQs: Travel from Paris to Zurich

FAQs: 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.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Zurich: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€31).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Zurich:

Taking a bus costs $80 (€72) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $115 (€104) for the same trip.

A bus is $51 (€46) less than a train with an average ticket price of $86 (€78) from Paris to Zurich.

The fastest way from Paris to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:

Bus takes 11 h on average.

Getting to Zurich by train takes 4 h 4 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Paris to Zurich is:

3 buses per day.
Around 46 flights per day.
Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Paris to Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Zurich:

Most travelers take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
Most travelers board their plane from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Paris to Zurich depart from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich HB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Zurich:

You can take a bus from Paris to Zurich with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€31) with FlixBus from Paris to Zurich.
You can travel from Paris to Zurich by flight with Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines or Air Serbia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $115 (€104) with SWISS from Paris to Zurich.
You can travel by train between Paris and Zurich with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn or TGV INOUI, and you can find SNCF | TGV Lyria Paris to Zurich tickets for $86 (€78) on Omio.

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

Direct flight available with Air France, SWISS or Air Baltic 7 direct flights per day.
Direct trains with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI with 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Zurich.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Paris to Zurich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Paris and Zurich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zurich and any of these top destinations today!

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