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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at Zürich via Lisbon - Oriente and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.

How far is it from Portugal to Zurich?

The distance between Portugal and Zurich is 1555 km. The road distance is 2053.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 26h 56m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Portugal to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Zurich bus from?

Portugal to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lisbon - Oriente station.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Zurich train from?

Portugal to Zurich train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.

Train, bus or fly from Portugal to Zurich?

The best way to get from Portugal to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 330 - SFr 550 and takes 26h 56m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 320 and takes 34h 4m.

Where does the Portugal to Zurich bus arrive?

Portugal to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Portugal to Zurich train arrive?

Portugal to Zurich train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.

Can I drive from Portugal to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Zurich is 2053 km. It takes approximately 20h 37m to drive from Portugal to Zurich.

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

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Portugal to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Portugal and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Portugal to Zurich by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OPO - ZRH
5h 30m
CHF 56–214
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
5. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
6. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
26h 56m
CHF 338–549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
34h 4m
CHF 172–312
Drive 2,053.2 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Zurichcar 2,053.2 km
20h 37m
CHF 340–491
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LIS - ZRH
5h 49m
CHF 73–271
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Basel (BSL)plane OPO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 39m
CHF 82–303
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Basel (BSL)plane LIS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 53m
CHF 99–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Annemassebus
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
37h 40m
CHF 247–552
Bus, train via Avignon
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avignonbus
2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
38h 3m
CHF 299–655

Portugal to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,555.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Portugal and Zurich, Switzerland?

easyJet, TAP Portugal, and Swiss fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Zuerich Hb via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Dijon Ville in around 26h 56m.

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