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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 70 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Zurich via London Victoria, Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Zürich HB via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Zurich?

The distance between Edinburgh and Zurich is 1272 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs SFr 420 - SFr 1000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Zurich train from?

Edinburgh to Zurich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Zurich?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 420 - SFr 1000 and takes 12h 34m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 28h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Zurich bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:17 PM in Edinburgh and 2:17 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Edinburgh to Zurich train arrive?

Edinburgh to Zurich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1174+ hotels available in Zurich.

Edinburgh to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
5h 10m
CHF 73–212
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
12h 34m
CHF 420–980
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
27h 8m
CHF 243–359
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
16h 37m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 19m
CHF 91–290
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GLA - ZRH
6h 13m
CHF 113–257
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
13h 3m
CHF 332–551
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
4. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
28h 1m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
17h 43m
CHF 230–354

Edinburgh to Zurich by train

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12h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 420Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Zurich.

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Distance: 1,272.4 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Zurich, Switzerland?

easyJet, Edelweiss Air, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zürich HB via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 12h 34m.

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