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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 470 - SFr 1000 and takes 26h 16m.

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 16m 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 16m 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 1:21 AM in Sydney and 4:21 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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

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Fly to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SYD - ZRH
26h 16m
CHF 475–969
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 588–905
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
30h 7m
CHF 477–2,706
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 497–1,034
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 599–1,354
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SYD - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
30h 34m
CHF 566–1,135
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 490–1,117
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 741–2,059

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

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25h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 406Cheapest Price

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

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) 5 times a day.

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