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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Zurich takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

9h 21m
Duration
1,126 km
Distance
CHF 343
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading 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
9h 1m
CHF 280–482

Reading to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 5m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 5m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 5m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 13m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 18m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 13m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 18m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 31m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 43m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 42m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 6m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 57m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 14m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Zurich? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,126.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading 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 9h 1m.

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