What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cape Town is to train and fly which costs R 6 500 - R 12 000 and takes 19h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cape Town is to fly which takes 13h 28m and costs R 6 000 - R 18 000.

How far is it from Zurich to Cape Town?

The distance between Zurich and Cape Town is 9140 km.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Zurich to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7826+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Zurich to Cape Town - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Cape Town by plane or train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane ZRH - CPT
13h 28m
R 6,328–17,409
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane BSL - CPT
20h 29m
R 7,425–20,909
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane STR - CPT
19h 23m
R 8,902–15,923
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane MXP - CPT
19h 50m
R 6,489–11,525

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

27Weekly Planes

13h 57mAverage Duration

R 5,998Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,140.1 km
Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cape Town, South Africa?

Edelweiss Air, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 4 times a day.

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