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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Silves is to fly and train which costs €95 - €260 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Silves is to fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Silves?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Silves. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Silves via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.

How far is it from Zurich to Silves?

The distance between Zurich and Silves is 1857 km. The road distance is 2153.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Silves without a car is to train and bus via Barcelona which takes 32h 45m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Zurich to Silves, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Silves bus from?

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

Where does the Zurich to Silves bus arrive?

Zurich to Silves bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon Sete Rios station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Silves?

Silves is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 1:37 AM in Zurich and 12:37 AM in Silves.

Can I drive from Zurich to Silves?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Silves is 2154 km. It takes approximately 22h 58m to drive from Zurich to Silves.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Silves?

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Where can I stay near Silves?

There are 9205+ hotels available in Silves.

Zurich to Silves - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Silves by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly to Faro Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Faro Airport (FAO)ZRH - FAO
2. Take the train from Faro to Silves
7h 59m
€99–255
Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)ZRH - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunes
10h 14m
€85–283
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Dijon VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Jerez De La FronteraAlv
5. Take the bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Faro
6. Take the train from Faro to SilvesRe
32h 45m
€181–500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lisbon - Sete Rios
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Silves
36h 52m
€156–244
Drive 2,153.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Silves2,153.6 km
22h 58m
€377–545
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lisbon Sete RiosFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Silves90 | Lisboa
40h 45m
€114–255

Zurich to Silves by train and bus

7Weekly Services

32h 45mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,857.2 km
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Silves, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Silves via Lisbon Sete Rios and Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios in around 40h 45m.

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