There are 12 ways to get from Zurich to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 37m£316–533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
21h 20m£73–134Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
20h 3m£473–760Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
13h 3m£284–364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
25h 17m£135–254Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Exetercar
14h 1m£198–327Fly to Exeter
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Exeter (EXT)plane ZRH - EXT
8h 10m£115–248Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ZRH - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 6m£95–258Fly to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 11m£166–489Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 9m£144–370Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 44m£145–292Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 59m£130–345
Zurich to Exeter by train, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Exeter is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs £95 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Mulhouse Ville, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Zurich and Exeter is 842 miles.
The best way to get from Zurich to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs £310 - £550.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Zurich to Exeter, including transfers.
Zurich to Exeter bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Exeter train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Exeter is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs £310 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 21h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Exeter St Davids via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Bampfylde Street via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–220
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–300
Flights from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–240
Flights from Zurich Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–230
Flights from Zurich Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–240
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £220–340
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Exeter bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Exeter is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 8:03 PM in Zurich and 7:03 PM in Exeter.
Zurich to Exeter train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
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