There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Hochdorf by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 21m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 41m
5 alternative options
Night bus, train • 10h 36m
Drive • 6h 14m
Fly to Zurich, train • 6h 2m
Fly to Basel, train • 6h 18m
Fly to Geneva, train • 8h 23m
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International entry into Switzerland from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from France
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from France.
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- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Hochdorf is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Hochdorf is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Hochdorf is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Hochdorf is to train. Taking this option will cost €120 - €180 and takes 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Hochdorf. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Hochdorf via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Paris and Hochdorf is 480 km. The road distance is 665 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Hochdorf without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Paris to Hochdorf, including transfers.
Paris to Hochdorf train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Hochdorf is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 41m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Hochdorf train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
- Distance: 479.9 km
- Duration: 5h 21m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Hochdorf, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Hochdorf via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 30 - SFr 40 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 450
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 270
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 360
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 600
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 95
- 1st Class
- SFr 90 - SFr 110
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Lenzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Paris to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Hochdorf is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Paris to Hochdorf.
Lufthansa, Air France and Swiss offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 382+ hotels available in Hochdorf. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.