What is the distance between Paris and Zürich?

Paris and Zürich are 304 miles (490 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Paris, chances are that your bus will depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Opera House, The Grossmünster, Zürichhorn, St. Peters Church and The Old Town.

Paris to Zürich from $30 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 15

from $93

TomorrowAug 16

from $83

SunAug 17

from $71

MonAug 18

from $52

TueAug 19

from $46

WedAug 20

from $43

ThuAug 21

from $44

FriAug 22

from $52

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 16 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Paris
Departure location: Bercy Seine
Arrival time: August 17 at 8:45am
Destination city: Zürich
Destination location: Zurich Airport
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 16 at 5:55am
Departure city: Paris
Departure location: Bercy Seine
Arrival time: August 16 at 3:15pm
Destination city: Zürich
Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 20m
Departure time: August 16 at 4:05pm
Departure city: Paris
Departure location: Bercy Seine
Arrival time: August 17 at 5:20am
Destination city: Zürich
Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 15m
Departure time: August 16 at 5:55am
Departure city: Paris
Departure location: Bercy Seine
Arrival time: August 16 at 3:15pm
Destination city: Zürich
Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 20m
Departure time: August 16 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Paris
Departure location: Bercy Seine
Arrival time: August 17 at 8:55am
Destination city: Zürich
Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 40m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paris to Zürich.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $305	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$247 - $406	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $97	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the train from Paris to Zürich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $247, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Paris to Zürich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64

Average bus trip duration13h 20m

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance297 miles (479 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,060 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus Paris Zürich recent customer reviews

Bus driver was courteous and nice. However, there were no toilets and WiFi didn't work. Lights in the bus did not work. Looks like upholstery could use update and curtains need cleaning.

Seok Po S.

June 24, 2025

Bus was good, driver was good but didn’t understand the logic of seating when I booked seat for 4 from a family I was given 2 seats in between & 2 at the last. I have 9 yr old kid how can I can put him there. That was really bad

Pradeep K.

May 17, 2025

Bus came much late after 1.30 hour, at 1.00 am. it was terrific

Nazokat H.

June 17, 2025

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,693 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 10693 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Flixbus Paris Zürich recent customer reviews

Bus driver was courteous and nice. However, there were no toilets and WiFi didn't work. Lights in the bus did not work. Looks like upholstery could use update and curtains need cleaning.

Seok Po S.

June 24, 2025

Bus was good, driver was good but didn’t understand the logic of seating when I booked seat for 4 from a family I was given 2 seats in between & 2 at the last. I have 9 yr old kid how can I can put him there. That was really bad

Pradeep K.

May 17, 2025

Bus came much late after 1.30 hour, at 1.00 am. it was terrific

Nazokat H.

June 17, 2025

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,901 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, Infobus

Paris to Zürich Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Paris to Zürich. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Zürich from Paris, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Zürich?

Stops in Paris

A - Charles de Gaulle Airport

B - Orly Airport

C - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

D - Massy

E - Bercy Seine

F - La Défense

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions for your trip Paris - Zürich

What is the distance between Paris and Zürich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Zürich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/13

$128

08/14

$105

Today

$87

08/16

$77

08/17

$64

08/18

$48

08/19

$42

08/20

$40

The cheapest trip from Paris to Zürich was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paris to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $270 for a bus ticket from Paris to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-08-20.

Usually Flixbus (FR) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Paris and Zürich!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Paris to Zürich, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Paris to Zürich.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Paris to Zürich.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Paris to Zürich?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 20m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 10m	Avg Price$247	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 50m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures2

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Bus Paris to Zürich: Trip Overview

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Flixbus Paris Zürich recent customer reviews

Flixbus Paris Zürich recent customer reviews

Paris to Zürich Bus

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Zürich?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Paris - Zürich

What is the distance between Paris and Zürich?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Zürich?

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Paris to Zürich?

Will you be returning to Paris by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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