Cardiff to Zurich Trains

Cardiff to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Zurich takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

11h 52m
Duration: 1,301 km
Distance: CHF 392
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv

10h 15m

CHF 330–544

Cardiff to Zurich train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:20 PM → 11:00 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
6:20 PM → 11:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 10:48 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 11:26 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 10:48 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 11:26 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:26 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 10:48 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
6:18 PM → 11:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:07 AM → 4:26 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 10:48 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
6:18 PM → 11:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:07 AM → 4:26 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 10:48 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 11:26 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 5:26 PM
11h 10m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 7m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 10:26 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Paris

Cardiff to Zurich train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:20 PM → 11:00 PM

6:20 PM → 11:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:26 PM

9:49 AM → 8:26 PM

11:50 AM → 10:48 PM

5:18 PM → 11:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:26 PM

9:49 AM → 8:26 PM

11:50 AM → 10:48 PM

5:18 PM → 11:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:26 PM

9:49 AM → 8:26 PM

11:50 AM → 10:48 PM

6:18 PM → 11:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:07 AM → 4:26 PM

9:49 AM → 8:26 PM

11:50 AM → 10:48 PM

6:18 PM → 11:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:07 AM → 4:26 PM

9:49 AM → 8:26 PM

11:50 AM → 10:48 PM

5:18 PM → 11:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 5:26 PM

7:50 AM → 6:26 PM

9:19 AM → 8:26 PM

11:20 AM → 10:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Zurich, Switzerland?

Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

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Alternative transport options

6:20 PM → 11:26 AM
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5:18 PM → 11:26 AM
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5:18 PM → 11:26 AM
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6:18 PM → 11:26 AM
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6:18 PM → 11:26 AM
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5:18 PM → 11:26 AM
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