How to travel from Manchester to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €162 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €162, while a flight costs an average of €432.

Distance: 634 miles (1021 km)

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€432

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€162

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€199

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5h 35m

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26h 31m

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14h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €162.

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

A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Zurich costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Zurich among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 36m sooner (3h 35m by flight vs 14h 11m by car). Tickets start at around €432 compared to roughly €199 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Manchester to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU22193
    6:00 PM1h55
    Manchester Airport
    8:55 PMZurich Airport
    €911One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU22193
    6:00 PM1h55
    Manchester Airport
    8:55 PMZurich Airport
    €911One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU22193
    6:00 PM1h55
    Manchester Airport
    8:55 PMZurich Airport
    €911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM30h40
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    €1331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:55 PM42h50
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    €1511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM31h01
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    €1611One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU22181
    12:45 PM1h55
    Manchester Airport
    3:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    €1131One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY8749 · VY6246
    8:55 PM10h50
    Manchester Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    €1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8747 · VY6248
    1:20 PM6h30
    Manchester Airport
    8:50 PMZurich Airport
    €1721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €162.

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

A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Zurich costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 31m.

The distance from Manchester to Zurich is approximately 634 miles (1021 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Zurich is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester 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 Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Loganair, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, easyJet to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Zurich:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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.

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