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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 170 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Zurich via Birmingham and Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Zurich?

The distance between Manchester and Zurich is 1038 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Manchester to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Zurich bus from?

Manchester to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Zurich train from?

Manchester to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Zurich?

The best way to get from Manchester to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 280 - SFr 500 and takes 10h 56m, you could also bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 22h 36m.

Where does the Manchester to Zurich bus arrive?

Manchester to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:46 PM in Manchester and 4:46 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Manchester to Zurich train arrive?

Manchester to Zurich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Zurich.

Manchester to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
4h 42m
CHF 43–169
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 56m
CHF 280–492
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
22h 36m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
13h 48m
Fly Manchester Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 51m
CHF 75–257
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
6h 19m
CHF 108–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
22h 55m
CHF 91–184
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
14h 54m
CHF 185–299

Manchester to Zurich by train and foot

6Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,037.7 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

easyJet, Swiss, and five other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zuerich Hb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 10h 56m.

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