Train Paris - Zürich from 27.30 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Paris - Zürich
Train Paris Zürich in brief
Average price
82.92 €
Price range
27.30 € - 259.00 €
Fastest Paris-Zürich train
4h03min
Number of trains / day
5
It will take you 4h03min by train from Paris to reach Zürich. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Paris and Zürich is 488 km and the average speed is 120 km/h.
Paris - Zürich cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 25.98 € for a 9h20min journey.
Train price calendar Paris - Zürich
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Sunday, December 13, from 39 €.
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Prices recorded on October 27, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Paris to Zürich cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Saturday, with an average price of 88 €. The most expensive is Sunday (184 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 105 € on average, against 112 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Paris - Zürich train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 80 € on average, against 192 € the day before or on the day of departure: 58% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Paris and Zürich
On average, 5.2 departures a day link Paris to Zürich. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Saturday (6 departures on average), the quietest Monday (5).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 2.2 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Paris to Zürich by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Paris to Zürich costs 109 € on average, from 49 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Paris and Zürich?
The train connects Paris to Zürich in 4h03min with tickets from 27 €. The bus takes about 9h20min with tickets from 26 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Paris Zürich by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Paris Zürich.
First Train Paris - Zürich.
Departure at 07:22
Last Train Paris - Zürich
Departure at 18:22
Paris - Zürich train on average every
165 minutes
Which train companies for Paris to Zürich?
- Lyria, the red train that takes you to Switzerland
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Paris to Zürich
You can also buy train tickets Zürich-Paris in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Paris-Zürich.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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