How to travel from Birmingham to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €151.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Zurich:

A bus is €348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Zurich costing on average €499.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 43m.

The distance from Birmingham to Zurich is approximately 582 miles (938 km).

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Zurich is:

• Around 44 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Zurich:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with KLM, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Zurich:

• 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.

Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.