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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Paris 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 50m. 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 $431.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$140 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $431 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Paris
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Paris:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Paris costing on average $140.
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
The journey is about 2h 45m faster (4h 20m by train vs 7h 5m by car) and roughly $95 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($140 vs $234). 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 Zurich to Paris
How to get from Zurich to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 PM 10h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:35 PM 10h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AF119310:45 AM 1h15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 12:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $316 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9234
6:34 PM 4h10 Zurich HB 10:44 PM Paris Gare de Lyon $137 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9206
6:59 AM 4h39 Zurich HB 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon $165 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9226
3:34 PM 4h04 Zurich HB 7:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon $175 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 7990
8:50 PM 10h10 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $84 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:25 PM 10h15 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 6:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $86 1 One-way 0 transfers - 7990
8:30 PM 10h30 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA759 · BA3184:00 PM 4h45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 8:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $155 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA757 · BA316
2:25 PM 5h10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 7:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $155 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA759 · BA320
4:00 PM 5h25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 9:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $155 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Travel from Zurich to Paris: Journey Details
Flying is the fast and convenient method for traveling from Zurich to Paris, with direct flights taking just over 1 hour. Travelers can make the journey in just over 4 hours on high-speed TGV Lyria trains from Zurich's main rail station. Those looking for an affordable alternative might consider bus or car share services which can take from 7 to 11 hours.
Return trips from Paris to Zurich are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Paris:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Paris costing on average $140.
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $431.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
- Around 86 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, ITA, Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Air Serbia, Global Supply Systems, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Avion Express Malta, Transavia France, Cityjet, asl airlines, Amelia to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Paris by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, asl airlines, Amelia.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
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