303 miles (489 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$30 - $134 | |
Bus • $30 (€27) • 10 h 25 min | |
Flight • $134 (€120) • 1 h 20 min | |
BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria |
Travel 303 miles (489 km) by train, bus or flight from Zurich to Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Paris.
How to get from Zurich to Paris by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Zurich to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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.
Travel between Zurich and Paris on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Ourbus 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.
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Zurich and Paris. 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.
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.
Zurich to Paris travel information with FlixBus:
You can get from Zurich to Paris 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Paris from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€27).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Paris:
A bus is $104 (€93) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $134 (€120).
Taking a bus costs $34 (€31) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $64 (€58).
The fastest way to get to Paris from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 25 min.
Train takes on average 4 h 4 min.
The Zurich to Paris distance is around 303 miles (489 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Zurich to Paris 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 Zurich to Paris:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Paris with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Paris 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 route.
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