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How to get fromReading to Zurichby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), subway, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), subway, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    5h 21m
    CHF 133–336

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LGW - ZRH
    5h 43m
    CHF 85–206

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    9h 19m
    CHF 141–506

  4. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus bus
    19h 33m

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar car
    10h 43m

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    5h 12m
    CHF 121–258

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    5h 55m
    CHF 107–298

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    6h 26m
    CHF 132–385

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    10h 8m
    CHF 185–502

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus 299
    20h 25m
    CHF 94–172

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar car
    11h 45m
    CHF 181–265

Reading to Zurich by train and subway

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading to Zuerich Hb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Zurich Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 20h 25m.

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