The average train between Zurich and Reading takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Reading station via Mulhouse station, Strasbourg station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Zurich to Reading train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Zurich and Reading is 824.4 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Reading via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 53m.