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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 19h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Zürich via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Reading to Zurich?

The distance between Reading and Zurich is 848 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs SFr 270 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Reading to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Zurich bus from?

Reading to Zurich bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Zurich train from?

Reading to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Zurich?

The best way to get from Reading to Zurich is to train which takes 9h and costs SFr 270 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 19h 49m.

Where does the Reading to Zurich bus arrive?

Reading to Zurich bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 3:56 AM in Reading and 4:56 AM in Zurich.

Where does the Reading to Zurich train arrive?

Reading to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Zurich?

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

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
5h 3m
CHF 88–267
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h
CHF 271–485
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
19h 49m
CHF 103–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
10h 52m
CHF 277–349
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
5h 26m
CHF 125–452
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
5h 49m
CHF 90–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 117–384
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 58m
CHF 124–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
5h 54m
CHF 97–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
11h 54m
CHF 161–281

Reading to Zurich by train and subway

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Distance: 847.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Zuerich Hb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Zürich via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 19h 49m.

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