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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 460 - SFr 800 and takes 22h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 17h 49m and costs SFr 440 - SFr 1500.

How far is it from Tokyo to Zurich?

The distance between Tokyo and Zurich is 9682 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 49m to get from Tokyo to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Zurich?

Zurich is 7h behind Tokyo. It is currently 4:17 AM in Tokyo and 9:17 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Zurich.

Tokyo to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tokyo to Zurich by train or plane

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Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NRT - ZRH
17h 49m
CHF 440–1,420
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Basel (BSL)plane NRT - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
21h 13m
CHF 346–1,194
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HND - ZRH
19h 42m
CHF 406–867
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Basel (BSL)plane HND - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
21h 12m
CHF 532–991
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HND - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
21h 41m
CHF 431–2,010
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HND - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
22h 37m
CHF 467–798
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HND - 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
23h 16m
CHF 478–979

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

47Weekly Planes

17h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,681.6 km
Duration: 17h 49m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Zurich, Switzerland?

All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours.

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