Zurich Train Station
Traveling by train from Paris to Zurich is a scenic way to get from France to Switzerland when you are visiting Europe.
Trains between these cities depart daily from the Paris Gare de l’Est and Gare de Lyon stations, which are in the city center. They arrive at the Zurich Hauptbahnhof, or main train station. It is also located in the heart of the city.
Trains depart up to two times per hour during the day. They are operated by SNCF, France’s national rail company.
A few trains from Paris to Zurich are direct high-speed TGV trains that do not require any connections along the way. Other services require a change on the way.
The journey time on this route ranges from 4 hours on direct trains to 7 hours on trains that require connections as they travel to Switzerland.
Single ticket fares for trains from Paris to Zurich can be as low as 52 euros for second class and 104 euros for first class if you buy your train ticket online ahead of time.