Distance | 482 miles (777 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $82 - $633 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $82 (€71) • 23 h 5 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $118 (€102) • 1 h 35 min |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, easyJet or SNCF | TGV Lyria |
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 SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to London.
How to get from Zurich to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Zurich to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find the best route between Zurich and London with Brussels Airlines, Air France and Iberia. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel from Zurich to London: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.
You can get from Zurich to London 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $82 (€71) compared to other travel options to London:
A bus is $36 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to London costing on average $118 (€102).
A bus is $551 (€478) less than a train with an average ticket price of $633 (€549) from Zurich to London.
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:
Bus takes on average 23 h 5 min.
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 56 min of travel time.
The distance from Zurich to London is approximately 482 miles (777 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey 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 from Zurich to London:
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to London:
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to London with the following travel companies:
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 route.
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