The average train between Colchester and Zurich takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Zurich station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Colchester to Zurich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Zurich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Colchester to Zurich train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Zurich is 745 km. The road distance is 1,151 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Zuerich Hb via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 24m.