What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Zürich via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

How far is it from Alicante to Zurich?

The distance between Alicante and Zurich is 1284 km. The road distance is 1526.5 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 17h 48m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Alicante to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Zurich bus from?

Alicante to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Zurich train from?

Alicante to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Zurich?

The best way to get from Alicante to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 420 and takes 17h 48m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 24h 15m.

Where does the Alicante to Zurich bus arrive?

Alicante to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Alicante to Zurich train arrive?

Alicante to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Zurich is 1526 km. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Alicante to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Zurich?

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Alicante to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Alicante to Zurich by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ALC - ZRH
5h 9m
CHF 80–220
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
17h 48m
CHF 235–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 15m
CHF 107–170
Drive 1,526.5 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Zurichcar 1,526.5 km
15h 3m
CHF 256–370
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Basel (BSL)plane ALC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 23m
CHF 102–270
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VLC - ZRH
7h 5m
CHF 94–261
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
18h 48m
CHF 265–458
Bus via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to Besancon, Gare Sncf , Avenue Du Marechal Foch.bus
3. Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
27h 10m
CHF 152–235

Alicante to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,283.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss and Vueling Airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Zuerich Hb via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 17h 48m.

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