There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick 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.
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport
best- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
4h 28mCHF 58–211Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 51mCHF 269–430Bus
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
19h 45mCHF 63–114Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
10h 13mCHF 268–337Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
5h 23mCHF 89–239Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
5h 12mCHF 117–395Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 37mCHF 93–236Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 32mCHF 112–314Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
5h 55mCHF 100–248Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
23h 40mCHF 83–134Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
11h 15mCHF 170–292
Gatwick to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Zurich. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Zürich via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Gatwick and Zurich is 770 km.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 430.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Gatwick to Zurich, including transfers.
Gatwick to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Zurich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 430 and takes 8h 51m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 19h 45m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Zurich, Switzerland?
easyJet, Swiss, and Condor Flugdienst fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 36
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Zurich is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 5:56 PM in Gatwick and 6:56 PM in Zurich.
Gatwick to Zurich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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