How to travel from Zurich to Paris

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Compare bus, train, 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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $135.

Distance: 303 miles (489 km)

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$157

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$245

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$66

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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2h 43m

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9h 5m

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8h 35m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Air France

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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from Zurich to Paris

How to get from Zurich to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:35PM10h05
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
01:40AMParis, Porte Maillot
$751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:35PM10h05
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
01:40AMParis, Porte Maillot
$751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX644
05:35PM1h15
Zurich Airport
06:50PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$6421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9234
06:34PM4h10
Zurich HB
10:44PMParis Gare de Lyon
$1721One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218
11:34AM4h04
Zurich HB
03:38PMParis Gare de Lyon
$2241One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226
03:34PM4h04
Zurich HB
07:38PMParis Gare de Lyon
$2241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:25PM10h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:40AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$881One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA755 · BA314
11:00AM6h20
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
05:20PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$2321One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA755 · BA318
11:00AM8h40
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
07:40PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$2321One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA765 · BA314
07:00AM10h20
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
05:20PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$2321One-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.

How to get from Zürich to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Paris, 86,11% 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 Zürich to Paris 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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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Zurich to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Paris including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Paris is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Paris costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $135 (€111).

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

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

The distance from Zurich to Paris is approximately 303 miles (489 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Paris is:
  • Around 62 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Paris:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Vueling Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Eurowings , Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Edelweiss Air.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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