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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Switzerlandby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Switzerland by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)planeLHR - BSL
    4h 2m
    CHF 70–288

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)planeLGW - BSL
    4h 54m
    CHF 41–165

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbtrainTgv
    9h 37m
    CHF 126–451

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R BouillonbusRegioJet 10
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus StationbusN837 / ...
    18h 54m
    CHF 56–119

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
    10h 23m

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLHR - GVA
    4h 6m
    CHF 65–217

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLHR - ZRH
    4h 15m
    CHF 73–271

  8. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLGW - GVA
    4h 58m
    CHF 41–164

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLCY - ZRH
    5h 17m
    CHF 116–343

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich HbtrainTgv
    9h 56m
    CHF 125–459

  11. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Zurich LimmatstrassebusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
    23h 18m
    CHF 47–139

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
    11h 25m
    CHF 166–258

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Switzerland by subway and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 126Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Switzerland?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Zürich Stadelhofen via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 37m.

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