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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 85 - SFr 210 and takes 5h 9m.

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 85 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

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, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

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 49m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 390.

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 Alicante 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 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 390 and takes 17h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 240 and takes 23h 55m.

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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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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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 85–207
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
17h 49m
CHF 238–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
23h 55m
CHF 135–233
Drive 1,526.5 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Zurichcar 1,526.5 km
15h 3m
CHF 250–361
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 99–304
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 14m
CHF 98–260
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 42m
CHF 260–637
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to MULHOUSE, Autoport Ile de Napoleon, Parking Hotel Arcotelbus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
26h 31m
CHF 168–380

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, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 17h 49m.

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