How to travel from Paris to Zurich, Switzerland

The distance between Paris and Zurich is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Zurich by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 330($335)
Operated byLufthansa+ 5 others
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Train

Take the train to Zuerich Hb.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CHF 110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 39($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance659km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Zurich

There are several options for getting from Paris to Zurich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 39 ($40) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 330 ($335).

The distance between Paris and Zurich is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Paris and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Zurich is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx CHF 330 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 39 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Zurich. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Zurich with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and Zurich. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Zurich. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Zurich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Zurich. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Zurich. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Paris to Zurich. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Paris to Zurich typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH).

The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Zurich. The distance is around 659km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around CHF 110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Zurich

Transport options from Paris to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
CHF 330($335)
every 30 mins985km (612 miles)
Train
4h 5m
CHF 110($110)
5 times a day609km (379 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
CHF 39($40)
every 20 mins725km (451 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
CHF 130($135)
on demand659km (410 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich