What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Dover is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Dover is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs £120 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Dover. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Dover via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Dover. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Dover Priory via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Dover?

The distance between Switzerland and Dover is 560 miles.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Dover without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs £240 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Dover?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Switzerland to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Dover bus from?

Switzerland to Dover bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Dover train from?

Switzerland to Dover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Dover?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Dover is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs £240 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Switzerland to Dover bus arrive?

Switzerland to Dover bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Switzerland and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Switzerland. It is currently 7:23 PM in Switzerland and 6:23 PM in Dover.

Where does the Switzerland to Dover train arrive?

Switzerland to Dover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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There are 14 ways to get from Switzerland to Dover by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), or car train

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Fly Zurich Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 52m
£126–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Doverbus N814
18h 25m
£74–132
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
11h 49m
£246–526
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 48m
£130–216
Fly Geneva International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GVA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 27m
£112–359
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 17m
£109–349
Fly Geneva International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GVA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 34m
£100–287
Fly Zurich Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 32m
£103–294
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 24m
£107–287
Fly Geneva International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GVA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 39m
£105–311
Train via Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
11h 55m
£255–525
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
13h 5m
£246–516
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Doverbus N824
21h 53m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
9h 20m
£231–282

Switzerland to Dover by train and foot

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Dover Priory via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Dover via Zürich HB, Zürich, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Dover in around 18h 25m.

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