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16 h 23 min
1596 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Zurich

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Cheapest
By car (1 596 km)
16 h 23 min
1596 km.
from $87
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Rideshare
16 h 23 min
1596 km.
from $20.82
Bus, Plane
6 h 18 min
1247 km.
from $212.77
Train
12 h 49 min
1248 km.
from $738.10
Bus
26 h 35 min
1248 km.
from $246.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.08–$10.13
Bus from London Victoria to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$75.95

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$632.89

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$632.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$417.71

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$202.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.63–$202.52

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.77–$75.95

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$62.02

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich is to bus which costs $119.57 - $250 and takes 26h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Zurich?

The distance between Edinburgh and Zurich is 1272 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $402.17 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Zurich bus from?

Edinburgh to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Zurich train from?

Edinburgh to Zurich train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Zurich?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $92.39 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $402.17 - $706.52 and takes 12h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $250 and takes 26h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Zurich bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 08:41 in Edinburgh and 09:41 in Zurich.

Where does the Edinburgh to Zurich train arrive?

Edinburgh to Zurich train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Zurich?

Book your Edinburgh to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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