The average train between Zurich and Colchester takes 13h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Colchester. 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 twice daily between Zurich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 13h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Colchester station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
Zurich to Colchester train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Colchester train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Zurich to Colchester train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Colchester is 745 km. The road distance is 1,202 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Colchester via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 16m.
