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Reading, Great Britain → Zurich, Switzerland

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Zurich

Composite routes from Reading to Zurich

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$75.95

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Gent to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$44.30

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Gent
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$303.79
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Luton Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$227.84

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$620.23

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$759.47
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$417.71
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$405.05

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$468.34
Plane from London City Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$481.00
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$202.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.77–$75.95

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Zurich is to train and bus which costs $70.65 - $163.04 and takes 28h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $97.83 - $500 .

Is there a direct train between Reading and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Zurich?

The distance between Reading and Zurich is 882 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $217.39 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Reading to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Zurich train from?

Reading to Zurich train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 05:26 in Reading and 06:26 in Zurich.

Where does the Reading to Zurich train arrive?

Reading to Zurich train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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