The average train between Elche and Zurich takes 30h 48m and the fastest train takes 29h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Elche 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 twice daily between Elche and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elche is at 3:08 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Alicante/Alacant-Terminal and take an average of 30h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 18m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Elche to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Elche station and arriving at Zurich station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
Elche to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Elche to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Elche to Zurich train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and TGV inOui.
The distance between Elche and Zurich is 1,260.7 km. The road distance is 1,736 km.
You can take a train from Elche/Elx-Parc to Zuerich Hb via Alicante/Alacant-Terminal, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 19h 17m.