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How to get fromManchester 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 Manchester to Switzerland by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MAN - GVA
    4h 34m
    CHF 35–152

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    11h
    CHF 195–591

  3. Bus via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus bus
    22h 40m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar car
    13h 48m

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MAN - ZRH
    4h 42m
    CHF 42–154

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LPL - GVA
    5h 13m
    CHF 69–242

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    6h 5m
    CHF 49–291

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LBA - GVA
    6h 39m
    CHF 58–221

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 39m
    CHF 35–143

  10. Fly Manchester Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane MAN - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    6h 51m
    CHF 37–156

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus 299
    23h 8m
    CHF 64–133

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar car
    14h 54m
    CHF 204–308

Manchester to Switzerland by train and foot

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Duration11hAverage Duration
TicketCHF 195Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Switzerland?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zürich Stadelhofen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h.

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