How to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $55, and a bus costs an average of $106.

Distance: 776 miles (1249 km)

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$150

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$191

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$331

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 49m

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2h 49m

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33h 12m

Average total duration

32h 42m

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17h 28m

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3.7 - 7.5kg

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1.2 - 3.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $150 (€125).

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

A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Zurich costing on average $191 (€158).

A flight is $582 (€481) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Zurich costing on average $732 (€606).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 35m.

Bus takes on average 32h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Zurich

How to get from Edinburgh to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU23295
    3:20 PM2h10
    Edinburgh Airport
    6:30 PMZurich Airport
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU23295
    3:20 PM2h10
    Edinburgh Airport
    6:30 PMZurich Airport
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU23219
    5:45 PM2h00
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM32h20
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $2371One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM35h10
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $2521One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:37 PM35h23
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $2811One-way
    3 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1459 · BA760
    7:40 PM14h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:00 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL922 · KL1919
    5:45 AM4h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:05 AMZurich Airport
    $2691One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL924+KLMKL1923
    9:15 AM6h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:45 PMZurich Airport
    $2691One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $150 (€125).

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

A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Zurich costing on average $191 (€158).

A flight is $582 (€481) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Zurich costing on average $732 (€606).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 35m.

Bus takes on average 32h 42m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Zurich is approximately 776 miles (1249 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Zurich is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, Edelweiss Air, British Airways, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air France, BA Cityflyer to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Zurich:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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