Things to do in Zurich: our themed recommendations
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Published on 11/21/25, modified on 4/3/26
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Discover Switzerland by train and stop over in Zurich? Situated on the shores of Lake Zurich and the River Limmat, Zurich combines vibrant city life, historical heritage and nearby nature. The ideal destination for a city-trip combining culture, strolling and car-free mobility. With its Zürich HB (main railway station) and its network of streetcars, buses and boats, you can get around very easily without a car.
From Paris you can reach Zurich by TGV Lyria direct at 4h. You arrive at Zurich HB (main station), and the train stops en route at Dijon, Belfort-Montbéliard TGV, Mulhouse and Basel according to schedule.
From Strasbourg you can reach Zurich by 2h30.
From Marseille account 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. usually with 1 correspondence (often in Basel or Lyon).
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À Zurich The Altstadt, with its cobbled streets and typical cafés, blends with the modernity of Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe's most famous shopping streets. Visit Kunsthaus offers an impressive collection of Swiss art, while the Lake Zurich offers a peaceful stroll along the water's edge. It's all easily discovered on foot or by public transport, for a city that's as much to be savoured as it is to be visited.
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Visit Swiss Travel Pass is one of the best ways to discover Switzerland by train in a flexible and economical way! This pass allows you to travel unlimited on most trains, buses and boats on the Swiss network, while giving you access to numerous scenic transports and over 500 museums.
Ideal for rail travel in Switzerland, the Swiss Pass makes it easy to travel between iconic cities such as Zurich, Lucerne or Interlaken while exploring the Swiss Alps without constraint.
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