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Compare train, flight, and bus for Edinburgh to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $588.
Distance: 776 miles (1249 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$142 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $674 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 12m Average total duration 32h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 21m Average total duration 17h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Zurich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U2329511:55 AM2h10Edinburgh Airport3:05 PMZurich Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
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- U2329511:55 AM2h10Edinburgh Airport3:05 PMZurich Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U2329511:55 AM2h10Edinburgh Airport3:05 PMZurich Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM34h05Edinburgh, Bus Station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$3871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM34h15Edinburgh, Bus Station8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$3871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 PM35h40Edinburgh, Drum Brae South9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$3921One-way3 transfers
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BA74010:00 AM9h50Edinburgh Airport8:50 PMZurich Airport$3041One-way1 transfer- KL932+
KL19275:05 PM4h20Edinburgh Airport10:25 PMZurich Airport$3891One-way1 transfer - KL932 · KL19195:05 PM17h00Edinburgh Airport11:05 AMZurich Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Zurich:
A flight is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Zurich costing on average $112 (€91).
A flight is $530 (€432) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Zurich costing on average $588 (€479).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 56m.
Bus takes on average 32h 20m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Zurich as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with KLM, easyJet, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, BA Cityflyer to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Edelweiss Air.
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