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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Manchester is to fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Zurich and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Zurich to Manchester?

The distance between Zurich and Manchester is 649 miles.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs £270 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Zurich to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Manchester bus from?

Zurich to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Manchester train from?

Zurich to Manchester train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Manchester?

The best way to get from Zurich to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £550 and takes 10h 58m, you could also bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 23h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 6:29 PM in Zurich and 5:29 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Zurich to Manchester train arrive?

Zurich to Manchester train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
4h 35m
£42–158
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 58m
£279–506
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
23h 35m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
13h 58m
Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
5h 23m
£54–205
Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 33m
£104–240
Fly Zurich Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane ZRH - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
8h 52m
£94–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
25h 20m
£103–203
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
14h 58m
£181–295

Zurich to Manchester by train and foot

5Weekly Services

10h 58mAverage Duration

£279Cheapest Price

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Distance: 644.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

easyJet, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Manchester Piccadilly via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 58m.

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