What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which takes 10h 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

How far is it from Ireland to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Ireland and Swiss Alps is 1408 km.

How do I travel from Ireland to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 450+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Ireland to Swiss Alps - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
9h 22m
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUB - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 41m
CHF 51–169
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Swiss Alpscar
34h 57m
CHF 313–644
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
2d 1h
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
10h 42m
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUB - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
11h 20m
CHF 107–279
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUB - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain
12h 3m
CHF 130–326
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane DUB - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
11h 34m
CHF 72–270

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 1,407.6 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Ireland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Swiss Alps. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Swiss Alps via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 34h 57m.

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