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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 prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Paris:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Paris costing on average $201 (€164).
A bus is $244 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $322 (€262).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
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.
9:30 AM11h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)8:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:30 AM11h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)8:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF119310:35 AM1h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:50 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 92263:34 PM4h04Zurich HB7:38 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1411One-way0 transfers
- 92346:34 PM4h10Zurich HB10:44 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1411One-way0 transfers
- 92221:34 PM4h04Zurich HB5:38 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1611One-way0 transfers
- 79908:50 PM10h10Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:00 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 PM10h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:40 AMParis, Porte Maillot$771One-way0 transfers- 79908:30 PM10h30Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:00 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$861One-way0 transfers
BA761 · BA31411:55 AM10h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
AZ573 · AZ3327:05 PM4h35Zurich Airport11:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY80009:20 PM11h15Zurich Airport8:35 AMParis Orly Airport$2431One-way1 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 $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Paris costing on average $201 (€164).
A bus is $244 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $322 (€262).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 66 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Airhub Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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