How to travel from Glasgow to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, and a train costs an average of €590.

Distance: 801 miles (1290 km)

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€179

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€162

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6h 7m

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36h 40m

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18h 33m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

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1.3 - 3.2kg

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from Glasgow to Zurich

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

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

FlixBus
09:40PM40h05
Glasgow
01:45PMZurich
$1641One-way
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FlixBus
09:40PM40h05
Glasgow
01:45PMZurich
$1641One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:15PM37h35
Glasgow
07:50AMZurich
$1671One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $107 (€85).

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

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Zurich costing on average $146 (€116).

A bus is $634 (€505) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Zurich costing on average $742 (€590).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 50m.

Bus takes on average 32h 20m.

The distance from Glasgow to Zurich is approximately 801 miles (1290 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Zurich is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow 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 Avanti West Coast to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), KLM, British Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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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