There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 50m
6 alternative options
Fly Paris Orly to Zurich • 5h 24m
Train • 4h 19m
Train via Mulhouse • 5h 47m
Train via Freiburg im Breisgau • 6h 29m
Drive • 6h 9m
Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €85 - €330.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Zürich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Paris and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 505 km. The road distance is 658.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 4h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.
Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Paris to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
- Distance: 504.8 km
- Duration: 3h 44m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Swiss, Air France and Lufthansa fly from Magenta to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb 4 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 95 - SFr 160 and the journey takes 4h 4m. SNCF Bus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 480
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 800
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 800
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 380
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 750
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 360
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 130
- 1st Class
- SFr 120 - SFr 160
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
Train from Paris l'Est to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 28
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 12 - SFr 18
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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