The average train between Zurich and Essex takes 18h 34m and the fastest train takes 18h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Essex. 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 Essex. 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 Essex at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 18h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Essex station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
Zurich to Essex train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Essex train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Zurich to Essex train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Essex is 758.4 km. The road distance is 1,186 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to White Notley via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 33m.