There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Zurich by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 35mCHF 289–499Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
21h 20mCHF 76–132Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
12hCHF 293–373Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
6h 41mCHF 151–479Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
14h 38mCHF 192–628Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
24h 45mCHF 95–152Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
13h 2mCHF 196–329Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
7h 4mCHF 91–248Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
7h 18mCHF 109–311Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
8h 7mCHF 119–314Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 13mCHF 111–323Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 27mCHF 149–356
Poole to Zurich by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 480.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Zürich via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Poole and Zurich is 1251 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Poole to Zurich, including transfers.
Poole to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Zurich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Zurich is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 20m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Poole to Zuerich Hb via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Zürich via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–29
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–360
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- CHF 50–90
- Car Single Ticket
- CHF 130–360
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Zurich is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 6:03 AM in Poole and 7:03 AM in Zurich.
Poole to Zurich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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