The average train between Zurich and Penrith takes 18h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 4:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 18h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Penrith station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
Zurich to Penrith train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Penrith train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Zurich to Penrith 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 Penrith is 1,130.7 km. The road distance is 1,570 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Penrith North Lakes via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 17m.