Traveling to Switzerland & Paris via Dusseldorf

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A traveler is planning a family vacation to Switzerland and Paris before returning to work in Dusseldorf this September. They want to know whether it’s better and cheaper to travel from Dusseldorf to Paris first and then to Zurich/Interlaken, or the other way around. It’s important for them to find the most efficient route for their trip.

Key takeaways:
  • Choose either travel itinerary; the costs will be similar whether you go to Paris or Switzerland first.
  • Consider staying in Interlaken or nearby towns for a better experience, as it’s closer to the Alps.
  • Look into getting a Swiss Travel Pass if you plan extensive train travel within Switzerland, as it can save you money.
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  • Anonymous
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    21 March 2016 at 15:45:23 #808682

    Hello there,

    I am visiting Dusseldorf on a business trip in Sept 2016. I plan to go on a small vacation with my wife & 8 yr old daughter to Switzerland & Paris which would be before I get back to work in Dusseldorf. As our flights would be booked to & from Dusseldorf back to India, do you suggest would be better & cheaper option.

    1) Traveling from Dusseldorf to Paris. Paris to Zurich/Interlaken & then back to Dusseldorf

    2) Traveling from Dusseldorf to Zurich/Interlaken..Zurich/Interlaken to Paris & then to Dusseldorf

  • Annika
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    7328 posts
    Reply 1 of 1 • 21 March 2016 at 18:13:29 #849648

    Hi plaxoprints! Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    In terms of price and planning, it doesn’t matter at all whether you do Paris or Switzerland first. In the end you’ll spend the same amount on train tickets from and to Düsseldorf and between Paris and Switzerland. Our pages on rail tickets for France-Switzerland and Germany-Switzerland may be of help. For your stay in Switzerland, a rail pass could help, but that depends on your exact plans. Please refer to this page.

    I’m not sure if you’ve decided on Zurich or Interlaken yet. If not, Interlaken or a nearby town might be more interesting as it’s a lot closer to the Alps than Zurich.

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