The average train between Zurich and Durham takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Durham. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Durham at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Durham station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Zurich to Durham train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Durham train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Zurich to Durham train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Durham is 1,083.9 km. The road distance is 1,527 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Durham via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 55m.