The average train between Zurich and Runcorn takes 17h 9m and the fastest train takes 16h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich to Runcorn. 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 once daily between Zurich and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 7:59 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Runcorn station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
Zurich to Runcorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Runcorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Zurich to Runcorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Runcorn is 1,038.1 km. The road distance is 1,420 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Runcorn via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 50m.