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Cardiff to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Zurich takes 11h 50m 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.

11h 50m
Duration
1,301 km
Distance
CHF 384
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
11h 1m
CHF 312–557

Cardiff to Zurich train times

Trains run 4 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 9:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,301.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 50m

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

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 11h 1m.

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