How to get from Paris to Zurich
- 487 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 04m
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 04m
direct
Train
€73
Cheapest
9h 20m
direct
Bus
€37
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 04m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 487 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Sat, Sep 26.
487 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €80Checked Oct 7 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €79Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€80Checked Oct 71h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€79Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Zurichtrain
SNCF·4h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Zurich
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:55 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 03:55 | 22:00 |
| SNCFtrain | 5 | 07:22 | 18:22 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:55
- 04:55
- 05:55
- 10:30
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 22:00
All departuresSNCF
- 07:22
- 09:26
- 12:22
- 16:22
- 18:22
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-ZurichBook →
FlixBusParis-Zurich AirportBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Zurich works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Zurich, about 4h 4m. In total it's roughly €73 over 4h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 4h 04m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:55 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Zurich?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 03:55 and 22:00.
When is the first train from Paris to Zurich?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 07:22 and the last at 18:22, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Zurich?
5 a day with SNCF, between 07:22 and 18:22.
How far is Zurich from Paris?
About 487 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €73. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Zurich?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France.
Can you get from Paris to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 04m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026