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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$158 Average price | $247 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 PM10h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:40 AMParis, Porte Maillot$1341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:35 PM10h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:40 AMParis, Porte Maillot$1341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF119310:35 AM1h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:50 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$12471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 921811:34 AM4h04Zurich HB3:38 PMParis Gare de Lyon$3571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM14h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:25 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$2481One-way1 transfer
KL1944+KL200910:15 AM5h20EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3871One-way1 transfer- KL1944+KL201310:15 AM5h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:00 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
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KL140910:15 AM7h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Zurich to Paris: Journey Details
Flying is the fast and convenient method for traveling from Zurich to Paris, with direct flights taking just over 1 hour. Travelers can make the journey in just over 4 hours on high-speed TGV Lyria trains from Zurich's main rail station. Those looking for an affordable alternative might consider bus or car share services which can take from 7 to 11 hours.
Return trips from Paris to Zurich are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Paris:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Paris costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Paris costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Paris as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Vueling Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines to go to Paris by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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