How to get from London to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 777 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 44m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 44m
1 transfer
Train
€183
Cheapest
26h 25m
2 transfers
Bus
€103
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 777 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €67, on Thu, Oct 8.
777 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €36Checked Oct 20 | 7h 42mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €183Reading date not recorded | 6h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €138Reading date not recorded | 12h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€36Checked Oct 207h 42m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€183Reading date not recorded6h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€138Reading date not recorded12h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → Bruxelles Miditrain
Eurostar·2h 10m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Zurichbus
FlixBus·9h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles Midi, London-ParisBook →FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Zurich, London Victoria Coach-Munich centralBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMunich central-Zurich AirportBook →
SNCFParis-ZurichBook →
LufthansaLondon-Munich, Munich-BerlinSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Zurich works
Start with a Eurostar train from London to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (9h 30m). In total it's roughly €138 over 12h, 1 transfer.
London to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 12h by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from London to Zurich?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from London to Zurich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from London?
About 777 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €103 to €171. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Lufthansa.
Can you get from London to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026