How to travel from Zurich to London

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Travel Information to London from Zurich

distanceDistance482 miles (777 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$82 - $633
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $82 (€71) • 23 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $118 (€102) • 1 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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.

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from Zurich to London

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

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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.

Eurowings
08:45AM3h45
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
11:30AMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$1771One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:20PM24h10
Zurich
04:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1231One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
BA Cityflyer
02:55PM1h35
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
03:30PMLondon City Airport (LCY)
$3291One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurowings
08:05AM7h00
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
02:05PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$1771One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
03:55PM3h50
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
06:45PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$1771One-way
1 transfer
easyJet
09:20PM1h50
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
10:10PMLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
$1871One-way
0 transfers

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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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All travel companies: Airlines from Zurich to London

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.

    FAQs: Travel from Zurich to London

    FAQs: 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

    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:

    • 1 bus per day.
    • 4 trains per day.

    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:

    • Buses most often depart from Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station.
    • Flights mostly leave from Zurich Airport and tend to 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 $82 (€71).
    • EasyJet, SWISS, British Airways, LAER, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, SAS, airmax, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Brussels Airlines, CityJet, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Austrian Airlines or TAP Portugal can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for British Airways from Zurich to London for $101 (€87).
    • SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with TGV INOUI from Zurich to London for $627 (€544) on Omio.

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

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can book a direct flight with easyJet, SWISS, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2).
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    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.

    Many of our customers traveling from Zurich to London don't make London their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after London are Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from London to any of these top destinations today!
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