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How to get fromManchester to Zurichby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MAN - ZRH
    4h 45m
    CHF 58–200

  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 4m
    CHF 309–532

  3. Bus

    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 train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 20m
    CHF 68–112

  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 50m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    6h 18m
    CHF 108–280

  6. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus bus
    24h 29m

  7. 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 56m
    CHF 184–308

Manchester to Zurich by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 309Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

easyJet, Swiss, and three 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 11h 4m.

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