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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Calais takes 16h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 28m
Duration
953 km
Distance
€248
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Zurich to Calais train times

Trains run once daily between Zurich and Calais. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 16h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 57m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 57m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 57m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)15h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 953.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 28m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Calais Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 16m.

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