What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Zürich, Sprecherstrasse via Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paris l'Est and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Strasbourg, Mulhouse and Zürich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Paris to Switzerland?

The distance between Paris and Switzerland is 669 km. The road distance is 654.3 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 5m and costs $110 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Paris to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Switzerland bus from?

Paris to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Switzerland train from?

Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris l'Est station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 5m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 9h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $340 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Paris to Switzerland bus arrive?

Paris to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Switzerland train arrive?

Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Paris to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Switzerland is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Paris to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 827+ hotels available in Switzerland. Prices start at $93<span style='font-size: 9px;'> USD</span> per night.

Paris to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Paris to Switzerland by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train via Strasbourg5h 5m
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse VilleTer
3. Take the train from Mulhouse to Zürich HbTgv
$111–298

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Bus9h 56m
1. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Zurich Bus StationN99 / ...
$62–85

9 alternative options

Train5h 21m
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbTgv
$111–199
Train #26h 52m
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfTgv
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Zuerich HbEc
$134–223
Drive6h 10m
1. Drive from Paris to Zürich406.6 mi
$132–191
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva3h 53m
1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA)CDG - GVA
$103–332
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel3h 57m
1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
$90–357
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich4h 15m
1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
$104–364
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Geneva3h 54m
1. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Gare d'Antony
2. Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA)ORY - GVA
$72–347
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa, train5h 49m
1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
$87–347
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train5h 55m
1. Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
$96–352

Paris to Switzerland by train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 415.9 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Paris l'Est to Zürich Stadelhofen via Strasbourg, Mulhouse Ville, Mulhouse, and Zürich Hb in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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