How long is the train ride from Zurich to Paris?

The average travel time by train between Zurich HB (Zurich- Train station) and Paris gare Lyon (Paris -Train Station) is 5 hours and 20 Minutes. Thanks to the high-speed train, TGV Lyria (brand name for TGV railway lines connecting France and Switzerland). The quickest route is 4 hours and 03 Minutes only. TGV Lyria offers both first-class and second-class tickets and has large comfortable seats.

What is the frequency of the Train between Zurich to Paris?

First Train leaves Zurich HB (Zurich- Train station) at 05:21 and the last at 17:27. On average there is a train approximately every hour from Zurich HB (Zurich- Train station) to Paris gare Lyon (Paris -Train Station)

What are the Top places / Attractions to visit in Switzerland and Paris?

The purpose of most Indian travelers is to experience the scenic beauty of Switzerland and it exists everywhere. There are lakes, snow capped mountains, glaciers, scenic routes, cities / towns / villages. During a 05-Days holiday most Indians visit Zurich (One of the most liveable cities in the world), Lucerne (One of the most visited places in Switzerland), and the beautiful town of Interlaken (A small town with a view of Jungfraujoch). Paris among Indian travelers is popular for its top attractions like Eiffel Tower ( Most Indians visit level 2 of Eiffel Tower), Seine river sightseeing Cruise, Louvre Museum, and Disneyland.

Is Indian food available in Switzerland and Paris?

Paris is a big city, for Indian travelers there are choices of all kinds of local and international veg / non-veg food (Including Indian food as well). As far as Switzerland is concerned Mcdonalds in Zurich serve aloo tikki burgers in the menus of Mcdonalds in Zurich. Indian friendly food along with masala tea is available for travellers on the top of mountains in Mount Titlis and Jungfraujoch. Zurich, Interlanken, and the city of Lucerne have good Indian restaurants too offering a choice of Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

When booking a Switzerland and Paris Tour where do we apply for a Visa?

In the case of Schengen visa (Both Switzerland and France are part of Schengen visa), visa is generally applied from the destination where you are staying for the most number of nights. For example if the duration of your tour to Paris and Switzerland is 06 Nights and 07 days and your stay in Switzerland is for 4 nights, your visa should be applied with the Switzerland embassy.

What are the steps to apply for a Switzerland Visa?

(First step) is to seek an appointment for a visa application. (Second Step) is preparation of the documentation - both Travel and Financial documents. (Third Step) is to visit the visa facilitation center and submit your application along with the biometric details and (Fourth Step) is to wait for the decision. Please remember, you must make an application with the Embassy well ahead of your tour departure date. Visa processing may take upto 15 working days

Which is the best (or cheapest) airline to fly to Switzerland?

To select the right flight or (cheapest) flights you must go through all airlines connecting to Swiss cities of Zurich and / or Geneva Most popular is Swiss Airways (Direct flight). But almost all European carriers take you to Switzerland, like Lufthansa, Austrian Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair Turkish Airlines may also offer good connection and fare. You must also check one by one other popular carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Oman airways, Kuwait airways, Saudia airlines. Currently Aeroflot is not available, else it was the cheapest possible option a few years back.

07-Days Tour: Best of SWITZERLAND and PARIS

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07-Days Tour : Best of SWITZERLAND and PARIS

Book this 7-day holiday tour package 'Best of Switzerland and Paris' to discover the most visited Swiss mountain cities and towns of Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken along with France’s capital city of Paris. Enjoy a cable car ride to the tip of Mount Titlis, visit 'The top of Europe' Jungfraujoch, experience the beauty of Lake Lucerne onboard a cruise, get a picture with Europe's largest waterfall 'Rhine falls' in Switzerland. Do not forget to bring your camera when you visit level 2 of the gorgeous Eiffel tower and an unforgettable Seine River cruise while in Paris, France

Highlights

An endless list of things to do and top attractions in Switzerland and Paris makes creating an itinerary or a tour quite a difficult task, especially for first-time Indian tourists. We have rounded up some of the highlight of our '07-Days Tour : Best of SWITZERLAND and PARIS'

Visit Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Visit Zurich, Lucerne, Interlakes and more
Carefully selected hotels with breakfast
Travel by U-Rail between Switzerland and Paris
Private transfers in Paris with a friendly driver

Titlis Rotair - The world's first rotating gondola
Unlimited travel within Switzerland with Travel Pass
Completely customizable tour program
Eiffel Tower, Seine river cruise, Hop-on Hop-Off Ticket
Fully assisted holiday Packages to Paris & Switzerland

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Zurich, Switzerland

On arrival at the Zurich Airport. Validate your Swiss Rail Pass and board an onward train to Zurich city. Swiss Rail Pass is the best way to travel with in Switzerland as it offers unlimited access to public transportation, free cruising, discounts on shopping, tour, entrances, excursions and many more things in Switzerland.
Check-in at your Zurich hotel. Zurich is the largest and most beautiful city in Switzerland. Overnight stay at the hotel in Zurich.
Day 2

Zurich ( Visit Interlaken & Jungfraujoch )

After breakfast, proceed for your visit to Interlaken and excursion to Jungfraujoch. Board a train to travel to Interlaken, connect to either Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, from there change to Wengernalp Railway, which will then take you to top of Europe ( Jungfraujoch is the highest peak in Swiss Alps ) via Kleine Scheidegg.
On the top of Jungfraujoch, spend the day on your own exploring the various attraction like the largest glacier in the Alps - Great Aletsch Glacier, Ice Palace, Ice Gateway and Sphinx Observatory which is one of the highest observatories in the world. Later, return via Kleine Scheidegg to either Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald and further down to Interlaken using your Swiss Rail Pass.
Interlaken is located between the two Alpine Lakes. Take a leisurely stroll in this beautiful Swiss town. Discover Interlaken along with its scenic landscape, valleys, mountains, lakes, local houses, local markets, maybe enjoy a Swiss pastry and cookies in one of the local Bakeries. Take a train to Zurich. Overnight stay at the hotel in Zurich.
Day 3

Zurich ( Visit Mount Titlis & Lucerne )

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Take a train to travel to Engelberg to visit the second highest peak of the Swiss Alps - Mount Titlis. Experience a fantastic journey to the top of Mount Titlis on the world's first revolving cable car knows as Rotair as you witness breathtaking 360-degree views of the snow-capped mountains. Spend the day playing with snow and a ride on the Ice Flyer. Return to Lucerne by train from Engelberg.
Lucerne is a beautiful city in the heart of Switzerland amidst snowcapped mountains with famous lake lucerne. Enjoy the city walk in Lucerne with its colorful Old Town (Altstadt) and 14th-century Museggmauer city walls, covered bridges including the wooden bridge ( Kapellbrücke ) and Lion monument built-in 1821. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne ( It is included for you would be holding a Swiss Rail Pass ). Take a train to Zurich. Overnight stay at the hotel in Zurich.
Day 4

Zurich

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. This day is free for you to explore Zurich on own, You may choose an optional activity from the list of sightseeing and activities in Zurich offered by La Vacanza Travel or you may head to bahnhofstrasse for unlimited shopping opportunities Zurich has to offer. Overnight stay at the hotel in Zurich.
Day 5

Zurich ( Travel to Paris, France )

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Board your train to Paris, France from Zurich central railway station, on arrival you will be met by your driver at the Paris railway station for your transfer to your hotel. Check-in at your hotel in Paris.
Reach Pyramids in central Paris on your own to join your 4 hour tour of Paris - ' Paris City Tour, Seine River Cruise and Eiffel Tower'. During this tour you will see Paris main attractions in a 4-hour Paris city tour. Your tour of Paris includes a tour across the city by coach, views of top attractions of Paris from the water as you sail along the Seine River on a cruise, and a bird eye view of Paris from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Return to your hotel for your overnight stay at your hotel in Paris.
Day 6

Paris

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. This day is free for you to explore the city of Paris on your own. Make a choice to either take a hop-on hop-off tour to visit top attractions of Paris, visit Disneyland, take a day trip to Versailles, spend the day in the Louvre museum or maybe explore the unlimited shopping opportunities Paris has to offer. (See all Sightseeing and Activities in Paris, France). Overnight stay at your hotel in Paris.
Day 7

Paris

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the time of your return flight a private transfer is arranged for you to travel to the airport, Driver shall meet you at your hotel lobby to take you to Paris airport on time for your return flight.
(See all Sightseeing and Activities in Paris, France).

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SWITZERLAND

Jungfraujoch: The Top of Europe: They say that you have never truly visited Switzerland unless you’ve seen the Jungfraujoch. Known as the top of Europe, the Jungfraujoch is a saddle that connects the peaks of Jungfrau and Monch with an elevation of 3,466 meters above sea level. Elevated at 3,454 meters, it is the highest train station in Europe and one that every tourist visiting Switzerland should never miss trying.
Rhine Falls: No visit to Switzerland will ever be complete without seeing the majestic Rhine Falls, the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe and a top attraction in Switzerland. If admiring the Rhine from afar isn’t enough, you can take a boat trip up the Rhine to experience the might of this falls up close.
Mount Titlis: Titlis is one of Central Switzerland’s top attractions for its stunning views and wide range of activities for travelers of all ages to enjoy. The journey to Titlis is already an adventure in itself where you get to ride the first rotating cable car in the world from Engelberg to the summit of Klein Titlis.
Mount Pilatus: The iconic Mount Pilatus towers over the landscape of Lucerne in Central Switzerland where it is composed of several peaks including the Tomlishorn, which stands at 2,128 meters. 20 minutes away from the city, you get to explore beautiful Mount Pilatus through the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. You also have the option to take a cable car ride from Kriens to the top of the mountain.

PARIS

Disneyland Paris: When you combine the magic of Disneyland with the grandeur of Paris, you know that you’re in for a treat. Formerly known as the Euro Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris is located in the town of Marne-la-Vallee, 32 kilometers east of the city center, and has been open to the public since 1992.
Eiffel Tower, Paris: Constructed by Gustave Eiffel for the World Fair in 1889 that commemorated the French Revolution centennial, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world at 1,050 feet at that time. Initially opposed by the literary and artistic elite in Paris, the building was almost torn down in 1909. Today, the highlight of a visit to the Eiffel Tower is the view of the city. It offers 3 levels that tourists can explore.
Seine River Cruise, Paris: When visiting Paris, you should not miss a cruise along the River Seine. As you voyage along its beautiful waters, you will find yourself face to face with the city’s splendid museums and monuments. Whether it is a gentle cruise during the day or night, you will get the chance to know and love the soul of the capital of France, through the river banks covering an area that is declared a World Heritage Site.
Louvre Museum, Paris: Do you believe that the Louvre is probably the greatest art museum in the world, with its vast size and overwhelming richness? If you are interested in the fruits of civilization, from its antiquities to the significant developments in the 19th century, then you must visit this wonderful place in Paris, France.

VIDEO: Your Itinerary for a 7-Day Tour of Switzerland and Paris from India

What Can You Expect?

Best of Switzerland and Paris, France is the most popular tour among Indian travelers. It is tailored to your needs, you choose the hotels, activities, and the duration of the tour. Destinations that you visit are Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, and the capital of France, Paris.

The tour offers enough time in Switzerland for mountain excursions like Jungfraujoch, and Mount Titlis, the opportunity to explore the beautiful towns of Interlaken and Lucerne, discover the old town and the famous Bahnhofstrasse street in Zurich, enjoy a cruise on lake Lucerne and see the gorgeous rhine falls beside the opportunity to visit Eiffel tower, Louvre museum, enjoy a Seine river sightseeing cruise, Lido Show or maybe visit Disneyland. Check out all the inclusions and exclusions of the package and ask our consultant to make changes as per your requirement.

Itinerary Summary

07-Day Best of Switzerland and Paris tour itinerary offers a captivating journey through two of Europe's most enchanting destinations. In Paris, the tour unfolds amidst iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the charming streets of Montmartre. A romantic Seine River cruise provides a unique perspective of the city's illuminated beauty. Transitioning to Switzerland, the tour itinerary ventures into the majestic Swiss Alps, allowing you to explore breathtaking landscapes, picturesque lakes, and charming cities such as Zurich, Lucerne and Interlaken, and Scenic train rides, that contribute to the Swiss experience.

From the cultural allure of Paris to the pristine beauty of Switzerland, this 07-Day Best of Switzerland and Paris tour itinerary promises an unforgettable blend of art, history, nature, and adventure.

Inclusions

04 Nights accommodation in Zurich Hotel
02 Nights accommodation in Paris Hotel
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Second Class Swiss Travel Pass (04-days consecutive)
Tour of Jungfraujoch, the highest peak of the Swiss alps by Jungfraujoch railway
Tour of Mount Titlis, the second-highest peak of the Swiss Alps by cable car Rotair
Cruise at Lake Lucerne
II Class Train Ticket for the sector Zurich HB - Paris Gare de Lyon
Tour of the Eiffel Tower with Seine River Cruise
Hop on Hop off Tour for 01-Day in Paris
Private transfer from Paris Gare de Lyon to your Hotel in Paris
Private transfer from your Hotel in Paris to Paris airport
Travel & Medical Insurance
Visa facilitation charges and assistance for application (Visa fee is payable directly)
Economy airfare for the sector India | Zurich --- Paris | India

Exclusions

City tax (Payable at hotels directly)
Visa Fee
TCS
GST
Anything not mentioned above

Package Cost Description

The cost of your 07-Day Best of Switzerland and Paris tour includes everything required to make your travel to Paris and Switzerland comfortable and memorable, from choosing the best airfare and visa assistance to carefully selected hotels in good locations, activities and transportation.