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 470 - SFr 1100 and takes 29h 36m.

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 25h 1m and costs SFr 500 - SFr 950.

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 25h 1m to get from Sydney to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Zurich?

Zurich is 8h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:03 AM in Sydney and 2:03 AM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1254+ 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
25h 1m
CHF 505–925
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
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 441–1,199
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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
29h 16m
CHF 466–1,905
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
29h 50m
CHF 531–1,183
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 57m
CHF 602–1,395
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 München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain
31h 36m
CHF 485–1,084
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
29h 36m
CHF 470–1,078
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 691–1,913

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

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24h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 443Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,590.1 km
Duration: 25h 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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