There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Zürich by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus or bus and ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Zurich • 4h 59m
5 alternative options
Fly to Basel, train • 6h 14m
Car ferry, train • 28h 45m
Car ferry, drive • 28h 8m
Bus, bus and ferry • 38h 52m
Car ferry, train, bus • 2 days 4h
Dublin to Zürich by bus and bus and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Zürich is to fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Zürich is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Zürich. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Zürich via Belfast Europa Bus Centre, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Brussels City Center - Midi Train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 52m.
The distance between Dublin and Zürich is 1264 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Zürich without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 28h 45m and costs €230 - €420.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Dublin to Zürich, including transfers.
Dublin to Zürich bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.
Dublin to Zürich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Zürich is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 1:07 AM in Dublin and 2:07 AM in Zürich.
There are 774+ hotels available in Zürich. Prices start at SFr 70 per night.
- Distance: 1263.6 km
- Duration: 4h 59m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Zürich, Switzerland?
Swiss, Aer Lingus and two other airlines fly from Dublin to Zürich every 4 hours.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Dublin to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 380
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Dublin to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 600
Flights from Dublin to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 410
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Dublin to Zurich via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 370
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dublin to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 90
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 90 - SFr 130
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Schedules at
- https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
- Anytime Standard
- SFr 65 - SFr 100
- Phone
- 00 44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 190
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- SFr 70 - SFr 100
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- SFr 130 - SFr 190
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- feedback@translink.co.uk
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus and ferry from Belfast Europa Bus Centre to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Adult Single
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 150
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables-service-updates/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 25
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Birmingham to Plzeň CAN
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Schedules at
- eurobus.sk
- Phone
- +420 602 333 369
- noblessline@noblessline.cz
- Website
- noblessline.cz
Bus from Plzeň to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 71
- Schedules at
- noblessline.cz
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 80
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- SFr 210 - SFr 1000
- On Foot
- SFr 65 - SFr 80
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 41
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- SFr 41
- Passenger Car
- SFr 160 - SFr 220
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