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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 24h 55m.

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 28m and costs SFr 40 - 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 Bus Station and arriving at Zurich via Birmingham and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

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 28m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 via Brussels, which costs and takes 24h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Zurich bus arrive?

Preston to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 2:43 PM in Preston and 3:43 PM 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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How do I get a bus 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 28m
CHF 43–179
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 201–622
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
24h 15m
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 37m
CHF 70–226
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 39m
CHF 97–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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
24h 55m
CHF 70–125
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 212–319

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 28m

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 Bus Station to Zurich via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North Station in around 24h 15m.

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