The average train between Zurich and Cambridge takes 12h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cambridge station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
Zurich to Cambridge train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cambridge train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Zurich to Cambridge train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Cambridge is 808.7 km. The road distance is 1,154 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cambridge via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 23m.