The average train between Cherbourg and Zurich takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 4 times a day between Cherbourg and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Zurich station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Cherbourg to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Cherbourg to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Zurich is 789.7 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Zuerich Hb via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 21m.