City connection
Paris to Zurich by train
Gare de Lyon → Zürich HB
- Fastest
- 4 h 27 min
- Typical
- 5 h 14 min
- Direct trains
- No
- Fewest changes
- 1
- Operators
- SNCF VOYAGEURS, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, Trains Express Régionaux
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from Paris to Zurich take?
The fastest connection takes about 4 h 27 min; a typical journey takes around 5 h 14 min.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Zurich?
No direct service was found on a typical weekday — expect at least 1 change.
Which operators run trains from Paris to Zurich?
SNCF VOYAGEURS, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, Trains Express Régionaux.
Legendary routes through Paris or Zurich
- Eurostar London → Paris
- TGV inOui Paris → Marseille
- Eurostar (Thalys) Paris → Amsterdam
- Nightjet Paris → Vienna
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