What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Switzerland is to fly which costs SFr 650 - SFr 1000 and takes 24h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Switzerland is to fly and train which takes 24h 40m and costs SFr 490 - SFr 2800.

How far is it from Cairns to Switzerland?

The distance between Cairns and Switzerland is 14865 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 24h 43m to get from Cairns to Switzerland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 8h behind Cairns. It is currently 6:59 AM in Cairns and 10:59 PM in Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Cairns to Switzerland - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Switzerland by plane or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CNS - ZRH
24h 43m
CHF 693–980
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CNS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
24h 40m
CHF 494–2,706
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Basel (BSL)plane CNS - BSL
25h 29m
CHF 606–3,334
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CNS - GVA
26h 30m
CHF 587–3,219
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CNS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
26h 11m
CHF 544–2,942
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CNS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain
27h 29m
CHF 771–2,551
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane CNS - ACH
36h 24m
CHF 981–2,182

Cairns (CNS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

16Weekly Planes

23h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 564Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14,864.5 km
Duration: 24h 43m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Switzerland?

Singapore Airlines and Swiss fly from Cairns (CNS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily.

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