The average train between Alicante and Zurich takes 29h 50m and the fastest train takes 29h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Alicante to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Alicante and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 29h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Zurich station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.
Alicante to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Alicante and Zurich is 1,242.5 km. The road distance is 1,714 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 17h 42m.