What is the distance between Zürich and Paris?

The distance between the two cities is 304 miles (490 km).

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

If you're headed to Paris from Zürich, chances are that your bus will depart from Zürich Airport and arrive at Porte Maillot. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Paris, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fondation Louis Vuitton, La Seine, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre and La Tour Eiffel.

Bus Zürich to Paris from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h 50m	7:25am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 15m	5:35am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 20m	7:25am	Aéroport CDG	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	7:55pm	Bercy Seine	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	10h 15m	6:40am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h	6:20pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	7:55pm	Bercy Seine	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 30m	7:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	9:00pm	PARIS - BERCY	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	7:55pm	Bercy Seine	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 30m	7:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 31m	2:30pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	7:55pm	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 30m	7:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 31m	2:30pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	10h 15m	6:40am	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	7:55pm	Bercy Seine	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 30m	7:00am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 31m	2:30pm	Bercy Seine	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 15m	9:25pm	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 50m	2:35pm	Champigny	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h 50m	7:25am	Aéroport CDG	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Paris on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 20m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	9h 50m	1:25am	Bercy Seine	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h 50m	7:25am	Aéroport CDG	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 15m	5:35am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	15h 20m	7:25am	Aéroport CDG	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich to Paris

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

304 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $229	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$246 - $407	Average Duration6h 7m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $99	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Paris?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Paris

A
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France
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B
Orly Airport
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C
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
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D
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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E
Charles de Gaulle Airport
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F
Massy
21 Avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Paris by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$44

11/25

$63

Today

$55

11/27

$38

11/28

$50

11/29

$35

11/30

$48

12/01

$34

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Paris was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $157 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Paris based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-01.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h	Avg Price$60	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 7m	Avg Price$405	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 50m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures1