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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 460 - SFr 1000 and takes 30h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Zurich is to fly which takes 26h 1m and costs SFr 470 - SFr 1000.

How far is it from Sydney to Zurich?

The distance between Sydney and Zurich is 16590 km.

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

It takes approximately 26h 1m to get from Sydney to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Zurich?

Zurich is 9h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:29 PM in Sydney and 1:29 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Zurich.

Sydney to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Zurich by plane or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SYD - ZRH
26h 1m
CHF 475–970
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SYD - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
30h 7m
CHF 467–2,706
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Basel (BSL)plane SYD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
27h 45m
CHF 589–855
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SYD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain
28h 40m
CHF 512–1,044
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SYD - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
31h 40m
CHF 600–1,389
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SYD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
30h 19m
CHF 468–964
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SYD - 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
31h 25m
CHF 496–1,029
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane SYD - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
30h 31m
CHF 742–1,959

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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24h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 16,590.1 km
Duration: 26h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Zurich, Switzerland?

Emirates, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours.

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