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How to get fromZurich to Alaskaby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Alaska by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Frankfurt, fly

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    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane FRA - ANC
    22h 14m
    $671–2,043

  2. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MUC - ANC
    23h 56m
    $852–2,922

Frankfurt (FRA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,922.8 mi
  • Duration: 22h 14m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alaska, USA?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Alaska. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, take the train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to St. Margrethen Sg, take the train to Lindau-Reutin, take the train to München Hbf, take the train to Flughafen München, walk to Munich International Airport (MUC) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center.

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