Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 07:22 train: 4h04 without a change.
Direct or with a change?
5 of 8 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Basel or Mulhouse.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 3 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and SBB.
- Usual change points: Basel, Mulhouse and Frasne.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:22 | 11:26 | 4h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9203 SNCF |
| 07:56 | 13:56 | 6h00 | Frasne, Neuchatel | ICE 9261 · P38 · IC 521 SNCF, SBB |
| 10:22 | 14:26 | 4h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9211 SBB |
| 12:22 | 16:26 | 4h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9213 SNCF |
| 14:22 | 18:52 | 4h30 | Basel | TGV Lyria 9215 · IR 2281 SNCF, SBB |
| 16:22 | 20:26 | 4h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9219 SNCF |
| 18:22 | 22:26 | 4h04 | direct | TGV Lyria 9223 SNCF |
| 18:52 | 23:52 | 5h00 | Mulhouse, Basel | ICE 6711 · K200 · IR 2291 SNCF, SBB |
Route map
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 4h29 | ± 3h50 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 18 kg | ± 66 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Zurich?
The fastest train takes 4h04; the typical journey is 4h04.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Zurich?
Yes. 5 of the 8 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Zurich?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 07:22 and the last at 18:52 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Zurich leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrives at Zürich HB.
Is the TGV from Paris to Zurich usually on time?
According to SNCF, 84% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
Where can I book a train ticket to Zurich?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.