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.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 7m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 56m
9 alternative options
Train via Mulhouse • 5h 12m
Train via Freiburg im Breisgau • 6h 51m
Drive • 6h 10m
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel • 3h 57m
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Geneva • 3h 50m
Paris to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €65 - €330.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Paris and Switzerland is 611 km. The road distance is 654.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Paris to Switzerland, including transfers.
Paris to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 3h 54m.
- Distance: 610.9 km
- Duration: 4h 7m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Switzerland?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost SFr 50 - SFr 75 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 550
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 Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 600
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 Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 290
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 750
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 Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 450
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 250
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 260
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 85 - SFr 140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 85 - 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
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 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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 45
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
Train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Gare d'Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 3 - SFr 5
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/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
Frequently asked questions
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Paris to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Switzerland is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Paris to Switzerland.
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There are 810+ hotels available in Switzerland. Prices start at SFr 85 per night.