What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 320 - SFr 900 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Zurich is to fly which takes 11h 55m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 900.

How far is it from Cape Town to Zurich?

The distance between Cape Town and Zurich is 9140 km.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Zurich?

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Cape Town to Zurich, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Zurich.

Cape Town to Zurich - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Zurich by plane or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CPT - ZRH
11h 55m
CHF 326–871
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Basel (BSL)plane CPT - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
16h 15m
CHF 321–1,156
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CPT - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
18h 40m
CHF 455–797

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

32Weekly Planes

13h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,140.1 km
Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Zurich, Switzerland?

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day.

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