The average train between Manchester and Switzerland takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Switzerland. 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Switzerland station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Manchester to Switzerland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Switzerland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Manchester to Switzerland train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Switzerland is 1,051 km. The road distance is 1,415 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zürich Stadelhofen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 11h 16m.