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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $212.
Distance: 482 miles (777 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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$130 Average price Cheapest | $483 Average price | $153 Average price |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 26m Average total duration 20h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM25h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$2511One-way2 transfers
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- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM25h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$2511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- U284767:00 AM1h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:35 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
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90376:59 AM10h06Zurich HB4:05 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$6791One-way1 transfer- 9218+904711:34 AM7h56Zurich HB6:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$10061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM26h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$2891One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM32h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$3611One-way2 transfers
EW763 · EW4728:05 AM4h10Zurich Airport11:15 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$4351One-way1 transfer
LX45611:55 AM1h40Zurich Airport12:35 PMLondon City Airport$5561One-way0 transfers
LX4325:10 PM1h40Zurich Airport5:50 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$5461One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to London:
A flight is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to London costing on average $79 (€64).
A flight is $188 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to London costing on average $212 (€172).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 19h 50m.
- Around 115 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lauchringen station and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Smartwings, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to London by train.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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