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How to get fromZurich to Balaby train, car, bus, car train, plane, night train, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Zurich to Bala by train, car, bus, car train, plane, night train, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain train Ter / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    6. Take the train from Preston to Huytontrain train
    7. Drive from Huyton to Balacar car
    15h 33m
    £293–573

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Balacar car
    14h 43m
    £188–320

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Strasbourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    5. Take the train from Peterborough to Hunts Crosstrain train
    6. Drive from Hunts Cross to Balacar car
    21h 15m
    £241–456

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Balacar car
    13h 48m
    £292–376

  5. Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ZRH - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    9h 31m

  6. Night train, train, drive

    1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    5. Take the train from Peterborough to Hunts Crosstrain train
    6. Drive from Hunts Cross to Balacar car
    16h 41m
    £320–685

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    4. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    6. Take the taxi from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Balataxi taxi
    17h 43m
    £398–938

  8. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road Stop JR3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham New St Station to Alton Towersbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Salthouse Quaybus bus
    6. Drive from Salthouse Quay to Balacar car
    28h 45m

  9. Fly Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    9h 45m

  10. Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    10h 55m

  11. Fly Zurich Airport to London City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    10h 30m

  12. Fly Zurich Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ZRH - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    11h 22m

  13. Fly Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    10h 51m

  14. Fly Zurich Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Y Badell Aurbus bus
    10h 43m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 989.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 33m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Bala. However, you can take the train to Mulhouse, walk to Mulhouse Ville, take the train to Strasbourg, take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to London Euston, take the train to Preston, take the train to Huyton, then drive to Bala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bala via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Peterborough, and Hunts Cross in around 21h 15m.

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