What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Zürich via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Scotland to Switzerland?

The distance between Scotland and Switzerland is 1208 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs SFr 370 - SFr 700.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Scotland to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Switzerland bus from?

Scotland to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Switzerland train from?

Scotland to Switzerland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Scotland to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 370 - SFr 700 and takes 13h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 210 and takes 26h 48m.

Where does the Scotland to Switzerland bus arrive?

Scotland to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 4:08 AM in Scotland and 5:08 AM in Switzerland.

Where does the Scotland to Switzerland train arrive?

Scotland to Switzerland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Switzerland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Scotland to Switzerland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
4h 56m
CHF 78–154
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 17m
CHF 60–137
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
13h
CHF 375–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan 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 48m
CHF 121–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
16h 39m
CHF 359–483
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
5h 17m
CHF 77–216
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
5h 15m
CHF 84–223
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 17m
CHF 81–221
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
28h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
17h 40m
CHF 252–404

Scotland to Switzerland by train and foot

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Distance: 1,208.2 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Scotland and Switzerland?

easyJet, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Zürich Stadelhofen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h.

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