The average train between Reading and Zurich takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. 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.
Trains run 4 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 7:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Zurich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Reading to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Reading to Zurich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Zurich is 824.4 km. The road distance is 1,126 km.
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 22m.