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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Calais to Zurich?

The distance between Calais and Zurich is 941 km. The road distance is 735.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Zurich without a car is to train via Lille which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Calais to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Zurich train from?

Calais to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Zurich train arrive?

Calais to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Zurich is 735 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Calais to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Calais to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 5m
CHF 153–255
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus
13h 31m
CHF 63–107
Drive 735.1 km
1. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar 735.1 km
8h 14m
CHF 124–178
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 39m
CHF 124–305
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 10m
CHF 149–243
Train, bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus
14h 4m
CHF 99–163
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
6h 42m
CHF 135–356
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 47m
CHF 165–401
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
8h 24m
CHF 208–461
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
8h 26m
CHF 200–556

Calais to Zurich by train

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Distance: 941.3 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Zuerich Hb via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 5m.

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