How to travel from Zurich to London

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Travel Information between Zurich and London

Distance777 km
Available travel modesTrain, coach or flight
Ticket price range€71 - €313
Cheapest modeFlight • €71 • 1 h 35 min
Fastest modeFlight • €71 • 1 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, easyJet or TGV INOUI

Travel 777 km by train, coach or flight between Zurich and London. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are FlixBus, easyJet or TGV INOUI among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, 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.

Our recommendation

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.

easyJetU22534
08:45PM1h50
Zurich Airport
09:35PMLondon Luton Airport
1371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ryanair UKRK 4181
12:40PM1h40
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
01:20PMLondon Stansted Airport
911One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU22660
11:00AM1h40
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
11:40AMLondon Luton Airport
1311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF9206+Eurostar9037
06:59AM10h06
Zurich HB
04:05PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
5641One-way
1 transfer
SNCF9226+Eurostar9063
03:34PM7h56
Zurich HB
10:30PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
6041One-way
1 transfer
SNCF9218+Eurostar9051
11:34AM9h05
Zurich HB
07:39PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
6851One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM27h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1181One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU28472
11:20AM1h45
Zurich Airport
12:05PMLondon Gatwick Airport
1571One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9761 · EW9464
08:40AM4h20
Zurich Airport
12:00PMLondon Heathrow Airport
1491One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9761 · EW9460
08:40AM5h25
Zurich Airport
01:05PMLondon Heathrow Airport
1491One-way
1 transfer

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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 centre, 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 centre 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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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to London

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

There are 3 travel options between Zurich and London. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to London is a flight with an average price of €71.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to London:

Taking a flight costs €19 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €90 for the same trip.

Taking a flight costs €242 less than taking a train, which costs on average €313 for the same trip.

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:

Coach takes on average 23 h 50 min.

Train takes 5 h 56 min on average.

London is approximately 777 km away from Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to London is:

  • Around 1 coach per day.
  • Around 89 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Zurich and London as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Zurich to London:

  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to London:

  • You can travel by coach from Zurich to London with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Zurich to London tickets for €90 on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane from Zurich to London with easyJet, SWISS, British Airways, LAER, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Eurowings, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Smartwings or TAP Portugal, and you can find easyJet Zurich to London tickets for €71 on Omio.
  • You can travel between Zurich and London by train with TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €313 with TGV INOUI from Zurich to London.

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

  • Direct flights with SWISS, British Airways, LAER, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Air Baltic with 19 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to London.

Your journey from Zurich to London doesn't have to end in London. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’d like to add Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels to your Zurich to London trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from London today!

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