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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 460 - SFr 1200 and takes 28h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Zurich is to fly which takes 24h 52m and costs SFr 440 - SFr 850.

How far is it from Melbourne to Zurich?

The distance between Melbourne and Zurich is 16360 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 52m to get from Melbourne to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Zurich?

Zurich is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:16 AM in Melbourne and 2:16 AM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Zurich.

Melbourne to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Zurich by plane or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MEL - ZRH
24h 52m
CHF 449–822
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Basel (BSL)plane MEL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
27h 21m
CHF 692–1,257
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MEL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
28h 33m
CHF 461–1,108
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain
28h 16m
CHF 536–1,086
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MEL - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
30h 6m
CHF 603–1,007
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MEL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
28h 55m
CHF 471–916
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MEL - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to München Hbftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain
4. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain
30h 26m
CHF 509–1,119
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane MEL - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
28h 57m
CHF 795–1,761

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 16,360 km
Duration: 24h 52m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Zurich, Switzerland?

Etihad, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours.

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