Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Zurich

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MAN - ZRH
    5h 44m
    CHF 80–233

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Zurich Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LPL - ZRH
    7h 55m
    CHF 70–274

  3. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    10h 24m
    CHF 308–773

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    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
    24h 10m
    CHF 92–158

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar car
    13h 55m
    CHF 327–422

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MAN - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    6h 58m
    CHF 106–297

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    6h 36m
    CHF 118–273

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain 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 Zürich HBtrain train Tgv
    10h 31m
    CHF 394–945

  9. Bus via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 424
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 45m
    CHF 125–246

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar car
    14h 56m
    CHF 222–357

Preston to Zurich by train and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 308Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,087.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Zürich via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 24h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers