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

The cheapest way to get from London to Zurich is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 22h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between London and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between London and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from London to Zurich. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from London to Zurich?

The distance between London and Zurich is 784 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from London to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Zurich bus from?

London to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Zurich train from?

London to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Zurich?

The best way to get from London to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 390 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the London to Zurich bus arrive?

London to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between London and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:02 PM in London and 4:02 PM in Zurich.

Where does the London to Zurich train arrive?

London to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Zurich.

London to Zurich - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from London to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 London City Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
4h 26m
CHF 88–262
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Zurich Limmatstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
22h 11m
CHF 43–114
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 45m
CHF 158–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus N831 / ...
17h 10m
CHF 54–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
10h 16m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
4h 26m
CHF 82–207
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
4h 44m
CHF 65–175
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 40m
CHF 94–324
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
4h 49m
CHF 58–216
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 53m
CHF 67–192
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 57m
CHF 157–396
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
11h 22m
CHF 156–238

London to Zurich by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.1 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Swiss, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Zuerich Hb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 45m.

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