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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Runcorn is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 23h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Runcorn is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Runcorn via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Runcorn?

The distance between Zurich and Runcorn is 667 miles.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs £290 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Zurich to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Runcorn bus from?

Zurich to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Runcorn train from?

Zurich to Runcorn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Zurich to Runcorn is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs £290 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 23h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Runcorn bus arrive?

Zurich to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Runcorn?

Runcorn is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 11:03 PM in Zurich and 10:03 PM in Runcorn.

Where does the Zurich to Runcorn train arrive?

Zurich to Runcorn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2880+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Zurich to Runcorn - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Runcorn by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
6h 12m
£96–273
Fly Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
6h 35m
£69–227
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain
11h 29m
£291–516
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Warrington Interchangebus
23h 48m
£75–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Runcorncar
13h 38m
Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
7h 25m
£76–264
Fly Zurich Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain
7h 13m
£154–441
Fly Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain
7h 16m
£141–354
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain
11h 55m
£298–553
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Runcorncar
14h 38m
£182–300

Zurich to Runcorn by train, bus, and foot

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663.1 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Runcorn via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 23h 48m.

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