What countries are close to Switzerland by train?

And the latter can hop across to our five friendly neighbors: France, Germany, Lichtenstein, Austria and Italy. As they are all within quick reach and crossing the borders is as easy as going to the supermarket, Switzerland's ideal location gives way for some incredible day trip opportunities and holiday add-ons.



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  • Lugano, Switzerland – Lake Como, Italy. Lugano, Switzerland.


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Switzerland lies in the heart of Europe. It shares its 1,935km-long border with five countries: Italy, France, Germany, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

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The fastest trains from Paris to Zurich take around 4 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 490 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Paris is scheduled to depart at around 07:07. The last departure is usually at around 18:23.

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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.

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