Travel by Train from Europe to Switzerland​​

Switzerland is situated in the heart of Europe. Numerous train connections run daily and direct from neighbouring countries to Swiss cities. ​
From Germany​From Austria​
From France​
From Italy ​Night Trains​

Arrival from France​

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Over 25 daily connections​

Paris and Marseille are connected to Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne by over 25 daily TGV Lyria connections.​

The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth travel experience from France to Switzerland ​

Standard tickets ​

  • Available on all international routes between France and Switzerland​
  • Seat reservation included on booked train ​
  • Exchanges and refunds depend on ticket flexibility​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Basel SBB / Geneva / Vallorbe)
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Première tickets​

  • Available on all international routes between France and Switzerland​
  • Seat selection and seat reservation included on booked train ​
  • Exchanges and refunds depend on ticket flexibility​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Basel SBB / Geneva / Vallorbe)
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Première Signature tickets

  • Available on the following routes: Paris–Geneva, Paris/Dijon–Vallorb/Lausanne, Paris/Dijon–Basel/Zürich​
  • Seat selection and reservation included on booked train ​
  • Free and unlimited exchanges and refunds​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Basel SBB / Geneva / Vallorbe)
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Timetable

Find timetable information ​

  • Timetable also available on sbb.ch ​
  • Passengers must board at least two minutes before departure.
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Engineering works and timetable changes ​

  • Information on timetable changes and closures​

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Onboard services and facilities ​

  • ​Travel classes
    Standard (2nd class), Première (1st class) and Première Signature (1st class)​

  • Entertainment 
    Press and entertainment on the TGV Lyria Wi-Fi portal

  • Catering Standard and Première: ​
    Access to the 'Le Bistrot' menu. Drinks, meals, and snacks available in the bar coach.​

  • Catering Première Signature: ​
    Welcome drink ​ "La Table" menu served at your seat with complimentary drinks.

  • Lounge (Première and Première Signature)​
    Access to Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur at Paris Gare de Lyon in Paris​.

Connections from France to Switzerland​

Route

Approximate travel time

Connections per day

Paris – Basel

3h 05 min

up to 6

Paris – Genève

3h 10 min

up to 8

Paris – Lausanne via Jura

3h 40 min

up to 3

Paris – Lausanne via Genève

3h 55 min

up to 3

Paris – Zürich

4h 05 min

up to 6

Marseille – Genève

3h 45 min

1 (July & August only)

Night connections​

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Tickets within Switzerland​

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