4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $641.
Distance: 582 miles (938 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $172 Average price Cheapest | $641 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 0m Average total duration 27h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Zurich:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Zurich costing on average $209 (€169).
A bus is $469 (€377) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Zurich costing on average $641 (€516).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 19m.
Bus takes on average 27h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Zurich
How to get from Birmingham to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM39h50Birmingham9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1791One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM39h50Birmingham9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM28h00Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$2281One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM40h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1791One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Zurich.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Zurich:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Zurich costing on average $209 (€169).
A bus is $469 (€377) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Zurich costing on average $641 (€516).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 19m.
Bus takes on average 27h 30m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Eurowings, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
Travelling from Birmingham to Zurich: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
