How to travel from Liège to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Liège to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł128. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł128, and a train costs an average of zł278.

Distance: 262 miles (423 km)

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Bus
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Driving

zł565

Average price

zł223

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Cheapest

zł538

Average price

zł761

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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13h 22m

Average total duration

12h 52m

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30m

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4h 15m

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Fastest

1h 15m

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6h 18m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Edelweiss Air

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Zurich is a bus with an average price of zł223.

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

A bus is zł315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Zurich costing on average zł538.

A bus is zł342 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Zurich costing on average zł565.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 52m.

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

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from Liège to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 PM14h30
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    2041One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 PM14h30
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    2041One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SmartwingsEW766
    6:40 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:45 PMZurich Airport
    6141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 103 · IC 795
    7:12 AM6h48
    Liège-Guillemins
    2:00 PMZurich HB
    2531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 11 · IC 2040 · ICE 279 · IC 775
    7:12 AM7h48
    Liège-Guillemins
    3:00 PMZurich HB
    3441One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 5005 · 26809 · ICE 513 · ICE 277
    5:18 AM7h42
    Liège-Guillemins
    1:00 PMZurich HB
    4391One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 AM12h10
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    2411One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus52120 · 4740
    5:55 PM11h30
    Liege, Train Station Guillemins
    5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 7991
    2:05 PM18h40
    Liege, Train Station Guillemins
    8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    3211One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8989 · VY6246
    10:15 PM10h30
    Brussels Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    5511One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8985 · VY6246
    9:15 PM11h30
    Brussels Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    5511One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8983 · VY6246
    6:05 PM14h40
    Brussels Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    6061One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liège 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 Liège to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Liège and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Zurich is a bus with an average price of zł223.

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

A bus is zł315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Zurich costing on average zł538.

A bus is zł342 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Zurich costing on average zł565.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 15m.

Bus takes on average 12h 52m.

The distance from Liège to Zurich is approximately 262 miles (423 km).
The average frequency per day from Liège to Zurich is:
  • Around 84 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liège to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 16 direct flights per day with Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Liège 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.
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.

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