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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Zurich is to train and fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 180 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Preston Coach Station and arriving at Zurich via Birmingham and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Preston to Zurich?

The distance between Preston and Zurich is 1088 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Preston to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Zurich bus from?

Preston to Zurich bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Preston Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Zurich train from?

Preston to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Zurich?

The best way to get from Preston to Zurich is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Zurich bus arrive?

Preston to Zurich bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 1:08 AM in Preston and 2:08 AM in Zurich.

Where does the Preston to Zurich train arrive?

Preston to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

Preston to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
5h 29m
CHF 49–173
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
11h 3m
CHF 201–613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
23h 54m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
13h 46m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 38m
CHF 66–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
6h 40m
CHF 92–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus 299
24h 25m
CHF 70–149
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
14h 52m
CHF 212–320

Preston to Zurich by train and foot

8Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 201Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Zurich.

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Distance: 1,087.8 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Zuerich Hb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Coach Station to Zurich via Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, Birmingham, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 23h 54m.

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