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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Elche is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 30h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Elche is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Elche?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Elche. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Elche Estación de Autobuses via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Alicante Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Elche?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Elche. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Elche?

The distance between Zurich and Elche is 1289 km. The road distance is 1528.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Elche without a car is to train which takes 18h 46m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Zurich to Elche, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elche bus from?

Zurich to Elche bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elche train from?

Zurich to Elche train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Elche?

The best way to get from Zurich to Elche is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €320 and takes 18h 46m, you could also bus via Lyon, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 25h 9m.

Where does the Zurich to Elche bus arrive?

Zurich to Elche bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Elche train arrive?

Zurich to Elche train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Elche?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Elche is 1529 km. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Zurich to Elche.

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

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Where can I stay near Elche?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Elche by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ZRH - ALC
5h 16m
€73–211
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BSL - ALC
6h 19m
€58–230
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 46m
€184–319
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Alicantebus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 9m
€96–142
Drive 1,528.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Elchecar 1,528.7 km
15h 14m
€262–378
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane GVA - ALC
8h 3m
€104–268
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
20h 56m
€216–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Alicante Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3577 / ...
30h 59m
€82–129

Zurich to Elche by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 46mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,289.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Elche, Spain?

Swiss and Vueling Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Elche/Elx-Parc via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 18h 46m.

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