How to travel from Zurich to Paris, France

The distance between Zurich and Paris is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zurich to Paris 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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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 6 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

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

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance657km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Paris

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Zurich and Paris 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 Zurich and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Paris is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

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

Train travel

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

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

TGV inOui run train services between Zurich and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Zurich and Paris. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Paris. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zurich and Paris. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Zurich to Paris. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zurich to Paris typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Zurich and Paris. The distance is around 657km (408 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 Zurich to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Paris

Transport options from Zurich to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€110($110)
every 4 hours609km (379 miles)
Fly
4h 15m
€285($285)
every 10 mins1,711km (1,063 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€40($40)
every 20 mins723km (449 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€135($135)
on demand657km (408 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris