There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to London by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3h 42mCHF 108–318Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 2mCHF 35–62Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Londoncar 282.7 km
3h 5mCHF 47–67Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Vernier to La Plainetrain
2h 48mCHF 108–297
Zurich to London by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to London is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to London is to fly and train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to London. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Avully, Eaumorte hameau via Genève, Bel-Air and Lancy-Pont-Rouge, gare/Etoile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to London. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bernex, Vailly via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Zurich and London is 286 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Zurich to London, including transfers.
Zurich to London bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to London train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to London is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and London, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–290 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Vernier to La Plaine
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–11
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–29
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to London bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to London train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to London is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Zurich to London.
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