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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Alicante takes 40h 41m and the fastest train takes 29h 5m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Zurich to Alicante. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 41m
Duration
1,721 km
Distance
€318
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Alicante train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Zurich and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Alicante at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 40h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros42h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros45h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros45h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros29h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros42h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Alicante? 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: 1,721 km
  • Duration: 40h 41m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alicante, Spain?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 39m.

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