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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£392
Average price
£392
Fastest journey
8 h 38 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
962 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Cardiff will cost around £392 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £392.
To travel from Zurich to Cardiff you need to make at least 5 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £87, and a train costs an average of £396.
Distance: 962 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£396 Average Price | £243 Average Price | £124 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 31m Average total duration 31h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zurich to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Cardiff trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:34 Zurich | 10h02 | 17:36 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
| 09:34 Zurich | 8h36 | 18:10 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
| 11:34 Zurich | 9h36 | 21:10 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
| 13:34 Zurich | 20h55 | 10:29 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
| 18:34 Zurich | 17h58 | 12:32 Cardiff | 5 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Cardiff
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Trains from Zurich to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £396 but you can travel from only £87 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:34, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 962 km distance in 8h 36m.
Distance 962 km |
Average train duration 11h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £396 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 36m |
First train 07:34 |
Last train 18:34 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Zurich to Cardiff trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Zurich and Cardiff from £87. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Cardiff train
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