Rome2Rio

How to get fromBirmingham to Zurichby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Zurich

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    4h 37m
    CHF 77–210

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    9h 37m
    CHF 283–525

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus bus
    20h 30m
    CHF 86–146

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar car
    12h 11m
    CHF 300–382

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MAN - ZRH
    6h 18m
    CHF 99–269

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    6h 5m
    CHF 146–492

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRS - ZRH
    6h 20m
    CHF 125–262

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    6h 23m
    CHF 130–356

  9. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus bus
    23h 26m

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar car
    13h 12m
    CHF 183–312

Birmingham to Zurich by train and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 283Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 947.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Zuerich Hb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers