The average train between Zurich and Aberdeen takes 26h 53m and the fastest train takes 24h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Aberdeen. 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 Zurich and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 11:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 26h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Aberdeen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.
Zurich to Aberdeen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Aberdeen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Zurich to Aberdeen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Aberdeen is 1,303.3 km. The road distance is 1,896 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Aberdeen via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 20m.