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 1000 and takes 28h 32m.

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 450 - SFr 1000.

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 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:06 AM in Melbourne and 9:06 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1253+ 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MEL - ZRH
24h 52m
CHF 450–978
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
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 436–1,202
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 32m
CHF 461–959
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 516–1,186
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 607–1,287
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 465–1,071
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 512–1,240
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 746–1,716

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

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24h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 402Cheapest Price

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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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