What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Switzerland is to train and fly which costs SFr 70 - SFr 210 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Reading to Switzerland?

The distance between Reading and Switzerland is 804 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 390.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Reading to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Switzerland train from?

Reading to Switzerland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Reading to Switzerland is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 4m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:12 PM in Reading and 2:12 PM in Switzerland.

Where does the Reading to Switzerland train arrive?

Reading to Switzerland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Reading to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Switzerland 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 London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
5h 31m
CHF 72–201
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 37m
CHF 202–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus
20h 4m
CHF 105–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
10h 43m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
5h 5m
CHF 88–311
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
4h 59m
CHF 79–329
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
5h 24m
CHF 102–327
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
5h 14m
CHF 92–265
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
5h 50m
CHF 72–260
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus
23h 9m
CHF 112–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
11h 50m
CHF 170–254

Reading to Switzerland by train, subway, and foot

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 804.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading to Zürich Stadelhofen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Zürich Stadelhofen via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Zürich, and Zürich HB in around 20h 4m.

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