There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Switzerland 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
Cheapest option
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
8 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Zürich
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL)
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA)
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 Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Geneva
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Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Antony
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA)
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Paris to Switzerland by train
The train journey time between Paris and Switzerland is around 4h 8m and covers a distance of around 611 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2 min. Operated by TGV inOui and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Paris to Switzerland train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Zürich Stadelhofen. Typically 40 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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 Switzerland is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Switzerland 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 Switzerland is to night bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 10h 56m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Switzerland is to fly which costs €70 - €290 and takes 3h 55m.
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 8m.
The distance between Paris and Switzerland is 495 km. The road distance is 659.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Paris to Switzerland, including transfers.
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 8m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €290 and takes 3h 55m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
- Distance: 494.8 km
- Duration: 4h 8m
What companies run services between Paris, France and 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
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 360
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 270
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 Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 500
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 270
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 650
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 Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 480
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 240
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 320
- Website
- lufthansa.com
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 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 Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 210
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
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 2 - SFr 4
- Website
- RATP Paris
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
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Switzerland is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Paris to Switzerland.
Lufthansa and Air France offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Basel Airport.
Book your Paris to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.
There are 661+ hotels available in Switzerland. 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.