The average train between Cardiff and Zurich takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 9h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Zurich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Cardiff to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Cardiff to Zurich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Zurich is 962.3 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Zuerich Hb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 13m.
