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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Manchester is to bus via Brussels which costs £50 - £120 and takes 22h 29m.

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 38m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.

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, Offenburg, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

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 via Offenburg which takes 11h 51m and costs £180 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse 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 38m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can train via Offenburg, which costs £180 - £700 and takes 11h 51m, you could also bus via Brussels, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 22h 29m.

Where does the Zurich to Manchester bus arrive?

Zurich to Manchester bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 3:39 PM in Zurich and 2:39 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Manchester by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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)ZRH - MAN
4h 38m
£43–153
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris EstTgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
11h 51m
£180–698
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train station299
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birmingham
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
22h 29m
£54–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
13h 50m
Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BSL - MAN
5h 31m
£58–179
Fly Zurich Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)ZRH - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoria
8h 39m
£83–221
Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ZRH - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 49m
£106–242
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Est
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
13h 2m
£220–720
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange
26h 46m
£46–170
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchester
14h 46m
£206–295

Zurich to Manchester by train and foot

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11h 51mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 644.8 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

easyJet, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Manchester Piccadilly via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 51m.

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