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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Zurich takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

15h 42m
Duration
1,761 km
Distance
CHF 476
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
12h 48m
CHF 367–714

Glasgow to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Glasgow and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Zurich at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 23m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 22m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 48m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 23m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 22m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 23m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 22m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 20m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 18m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)22h 14m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 52m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 23m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 22m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 16m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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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  • Distance: 1,760.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 12h 48m.

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