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How to get fromCambridge to Zurichby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Cambridge to Zurich by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    8h 58m
    CHF 300–491

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus bus
    20h 5m
    CHF 76–132

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus bus
    16h 9m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar car
    10h 56m
    CHF 299–383

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    5h 35m
    CHF 132–425

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    9h 34m
    CHF 312–482

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar car
    11h 57m
    CHF 201–338

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    6h 7m
    CHF 108–276

  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LTN - ZRH
    5h 28m
    CHF 95–327

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LGW - ZRH
    6h 5m
    CHF 126–319

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    7h 21m
    CHF 137–356

  12. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    6h 50m
    CHF 138–335

Cambridge to Zurich by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,154 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Zuerich Hb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Zürich via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 20h 5m.

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