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Compare bus, train, 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 flight with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $628.
Distance: 634 miles (1021 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$139 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $684 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 10m Average total duration 30h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 16m Average total duration 13h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Zurich:
A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Zurich costing on average $176 (€142).
A flight is $545 (€441) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Zurich costing on average $684 (€553).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 46m.
Bus takes on average 30h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Zurich
How to get from Manchester to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM30h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1241One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM30h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1241One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX3952:00 PM1h55Manchester Airport4:55 PMZurich Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM42h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1281One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM31h01Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1631One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM41h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1991One-way2 transfers
VY8749 · VY62469:30 PM10h15Manchester Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$1271One-way1 transfer- VY8749 · VY62509:30 PM14h55Manchester Airport1:25 PMZurich Airport$1591One-way1 transfer
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EW93418:00 AM5h55Manchester Airport2:55 PMZurich Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Zurich:
A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Zurich costing on average $176 (€142).
A flight is $545 (€441) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Zurich costing on average $684 (€553).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 46m.
Bus takes on average 30h 40m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Iberia Express, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Zurich by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
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