How to travel from Zurich to London

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Travel Information from Zurich to London

Distance482 miles (777 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$79 - $347
Cheapest modeFlight • $79 (€71) • 1 h 35 min
Fastest modeFlight • $79 (€71) • 1 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, easyJet or TGV INOUI

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 482 miles (777 km) between Zurich and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, easyJet or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to London.

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from Zurich to London

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

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

Eurowings EW9761 · EW9464
08:40AM3h55
Zurich Airport
11:35AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$1691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

easyJetU28480
09:20PM1h35
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
09:55PMLondon Gatwick Airport
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU28480
09:20PM1h35
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
09:55PMLondon Gatwick Airport
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF9226+Eurostar9063
03:34PM7h56
Zurich HB
10:30PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$6921One-way
1 transfer
SNCF9206+Eurostar9039
06:59AM10h31
Zurich HB
04:30PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$6921One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9761 · EW9460
08:40AM5h25
Zurich Airport
01:05PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$1691One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU28474
08:15PM1h45
Zurich Airport
09:00PMLondon Gatwick Airport
$1731One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9763 · EW9468
03:50PM3h55
Zurich Airport
06:45PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$1691One-way
1 transfer

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How to travel to Zurich from London?

The best way to travel to Zurich from London is by flying, and several airlines offer flights from a variety of the main London airports. Zurich is a popular destination from London, and there are nearly 50 flights on every day of the week. Journey times do vary, as not all flights are direct. The quickest flights take about 90 minutes.  

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Zurich?

The cheapest way to travel to Zurich from London is by booking flights in advance. The Omio website is the perfect online platform for comparing prices for all flights to Zurich, enabling all users to benefit from cheap, direct journeys, at times that are convenient for them. Swiss and easyJet are two of the cheapest operators, and both airlines provide direct flights to Zurich departing from a variety of local airports, including London Luton, London Heathrow, and London City. 

What is the fastest way to travel to Zurich from London?

The fastest way to travel to Zurich from London is by flying. Most of the London airports have flights to Zurich, although they are not all direct. Direct flights take from 90 minutes, up to 115 minutes, and indirect flights will be far longer due to time spent waiting to switch planes. Of course, it's also important to factor in the time needed to travel to the airport and to check-in, before working out exactly how long the flight from London to Zurich actually takes. Most airlines stipulate the amount of time passengers need to allow for check-in and border control, but a rule of thumb would be to arrive at the airport at least two hours before the scheduled flight departure. But remember, always check with your airline before planning your trip to the airport. 

Find and book with Omio the best tickets to Zurich from London

It's easy to compare all the different ways to travel to Zurich from London using the Omio platform. Booking in advance is one of the best ways to find the cheapest flights, particularly for passengers prepared to be more flexible about departure times as evening or early morning flights are often more affordable. Omio checks through all relevant airlines to find the best deal for you.

 Travel to Zurich from London by plane

A number of popular airlines provide flights from London to Zurich, including easyJet, Swiss, British Airways, and Sun Air of Scandinavia. EuroWings and Air France offer indirect flights, requiring at least one change. There are 178 flights from London to Zurich each week, and five operators provide direct services. Direct flights are available from four of the popular London airports. It's almost 500 miles from London to Zurich, and all flights arrive at Zurich Airport Terminal 2. The airport is just over 7 miles from the city center, and the quickest way to get into Zurich is by train from Zurich Airport Railway Station. Trains from the airport to Zurich take just 15 minutes, and other public transport options include bus or tram from stops located outside the front of Zurich Airport. There is also a taxi rank just outside the airport terminal. The four departure airports for travel from Zurich to London are London City, Luton, Heathrow, and Gatwick. Flights from Luton and Gatwick are provided by easyJet, while BA and Swiss operate from Heathrow and London City. All London airports are easy to reach from the center of London, and from regional destinations. The Heathrow Express train whisks passengers from Paddington Station direct to the airport terminals in 15 minutes, while DLR trains ensure journeys from central London to London City Airport only take about 22 minutes. Speedy trains from central London to Luton Airport can take 24 minutes, but a shuttle bus to the airport adds 10 more minutes to trip times. Trains to Gatwick Airport take about 30 minutes and operate every 15 minutes.  All trains from Victoria to Gatwick Airport are non-stop.  It's worth booking your ticket in advance. Often, with UK rail operators, if you book a seat at a specific time you can grab a ticket for a greatly reduced price. 

How to get from Zürich to London

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Zürich to London, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Zürich to London, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to London

Travel to London 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 Zurich to London.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to London from Zurich. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to London is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $79 (€71) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a flight costs $21 (€19) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $100 (€90).

A flight is $268 (€242) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to London costing on average $347 (€313).

The fastest way from Zurich to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 23 h 50 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 56 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 482 miles (777 km) between Zurich and London.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to London is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 89 flights per day.
  • 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to London:

  • Most travelers catch their flight from Zurich Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to London:

  • FlixBus can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Zurich to London for $100 (€90).
  • EasyJet, SWISS, British Airways, LAER, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Eurowings, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Smartwings or TAP Portugal can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Zurich to London for $79 (€71).
  • Travel with TGV INOUI to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TGV INOUI Zurich to London tickets on Omio for $347 (€313).

Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to London with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct flight to London with SWISS, British Airways, LAER, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Air Baltic with 19 direct flights per day.

Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Zurich to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Zurich and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!
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