The average train between Manchester and Zurich takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Zurich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
Manchester to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Manchester to Zurich train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Zurich is 1,020.9 km. The road distance is 1,413 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 12m.