There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Swiss Life by train, bus, night 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.
Cheapest
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Paris to Mulhouse
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Take the night bus from Mulhouse to Zurich Bus Station
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Swiss Life
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH)
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Fly Paris Orly to Zurich
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Zurich (ZRH)
Paris to Swiss Life by train and walk
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Switzerland from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from France
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Switzerland
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Regional advice
Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Swiss Life is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Swiss Life is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Switzerland.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Swiss Life is to night bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Swiss Life is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €90 - €340.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Swiss Life. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Zürich Enge via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Paris and Swiss Life is 488 km. The road distance is 658.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Swiss Life without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Paris to Swiss Life, including transfers.
Paris to Swiss Life train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Swiss Life is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €340 and takes 4h 16m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Swiss Life train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
- Distance: 488 km
- Duration: 4h 21m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Swiss Life, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost SFr 90 - SFr 130 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 30 - SFr 40 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 450
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 500
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 500
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 360
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 750
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 240 - SFr 1100
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 380 - SFr 1400
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 700
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 700
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 700
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Zurich via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 390
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
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 90 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 130
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 29 - SFr 34
- 1st Class
- SFr 24 - SFr 29
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 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
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 Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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 to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Paris to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Mulhouse to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Swiss Life is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Paris to Swiss Life.
Lufthansa, Air France and Swiss offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 535+ hotels available in Swiss Life. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.