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 SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 26h 5m.

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 10m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Zürich via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.

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 Zürich HB via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

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 37m and costs SFr 500 - SFr 850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (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 10m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 500 - SFr 850 and takes 12h 37m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 26h 5m.

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 11:06 AM in Edinburgh and 12:06 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Edinburgh to Zurich train arrive?

Edinburgh to Zurich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Edinburgh to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
5h 10m
CHF 89–237
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
12h 37m
CHF 506–811
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
21h 23m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
16h 47m
CHF 367–479
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GLA - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 96–255
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 19m
CHF 106–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
26h 5m
CHF 109–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
17h 47m
CHF 269–434

Edinburgh to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,272.4 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Zurich, Switzerland?

easyJet, Edelweiss Air, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Zürich HB via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 12h 37m.

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