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Is there a train from Switzerland to Paris?

With high-speed daily TGV Lyria train services from Zurich to Paris, there's no need to worry about lengthy airport transfers and traffic issues. A direct train will get you from the heart of the Swiss capital to the heart of the French capital in just over four hours.



Yes, there is a highly efficient high-speed train service from Switzerland to Paris operated by TGV Lyria, a joint venture between French (SNCF) and Swiss (SBB) railways. In 2026, direct services run frequently from several major Swiss cities. From Zurich HB, the journey takes approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes, with trains departing every two hours. From Geneva, the travel time is even shorter, at roughly 3 hours and 11 minutes. There are also direct connections from Basel SBB (approx. 3 hours) and Lausanne (approx. 3 hours and 41 minutes). All these trains arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, located in the heart of the city's 12th arrondissement. In 2026, TGV Lyria trains offer three classes of service: Standard, Première, and "Business Première" (which includes a hot meal at your seat). Prices for a one-way "Standard" ticket typically start at €49/CHF 47 if booked well in advance. These trains reach speeds of up to 320 km/h once on the French high-speed lines, making the train significantly faster and more convenient than flying when considering airport transit times.

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