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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 22h 33m.

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 45m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via London Victoria, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.

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 Zürich HB via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 via Strasbourg which takes 11h 10m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 45m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs SFr 310 - SFr 700 and takes 11h 10m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 22h 33m.

Where does the Manchester to Zurich bus arrive?

Manchester to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:15 PM in Manchester and 10:15 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?

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Manchester to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 45m
CHF 63–209
Train via Strasbourg
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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
11h 10m
CHF 312–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus
22h 33m
CHF 81–133
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 50m
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 59m
CHF 91–297
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 15m
CHF 107–280
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 Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
11h 13m
CHF 310–534
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
27h 34m
CHF 144–325
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 56m
CHF 185–320

Manchester to Zurich by train and foot

113Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,037.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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 Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 10m.

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