What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 190 and takes 19h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Colchester to Zurich?

The distance between Colchester and Zurich is 857 km.

How do I travel from Colchester to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 22m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 490.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Colchester to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Zurich train from?

Colchester to Zurich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Zurich?

The best way to get from Colchester to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 9h 22m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 21m.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 3:42 AM in Colchester and 4:42 AM in Zurich.

Where does the Colchester to Zurich train arrive?

Colchester to Zurich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Zurich.

Colchester to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
4h 59m
CHF 106–336
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus 299
19h 28m
CHF 73–184
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 22m
CHF 176–485
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
10h 38m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
5h 54m
CHF 106–287
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
5h 43m
CHF 88–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 8m
CHF 117–414
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
19h 6m
CHF 202–804
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
20h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
11h 39m
CHF 168–251

Colchester to Zurich by train and subway

37Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Zurich.

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Distance: 856.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Zuerich Hb via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Zurich via Bus Station, Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 20h 21m.

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