How to get from Paris to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 €36, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
487 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €88Checked Sep 8 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €155Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€88Checked Sep 81h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€155Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 05m · 1 transferSee 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 Charles de Gaulle → Zurich Airportflight
Air France·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€86Departures 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 | — | — |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Basel, Basel-ZurichBook →
SNCFParis-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with Air France, FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Zurich works
Start with a Air France flight from Paris to Zurich, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €88 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €36 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Zurich?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Zurich?
Paris is CDG and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written CDG to ZRH.
Which operators run Paris to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Air France, FlixBus, SNCF.
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.
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