How to get from London to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 777 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
777 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €48Checked Sep 5 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €233Reading date not recorded | 6h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €156Reading date not recorded | 12h 25m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€48Checked Sep 51h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€233Reading date not recorded6h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€156Reading date not recorded12h 25m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Zurich Airportflight
easyJet·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, London to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€38October 2026
€33Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetLondon Gatwick-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
EurostarLondon-Paris, London-BrusselsBook →
SNCFParis-ZurichBook →
FlixBusBrussels-Basel, Basel-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, Eurostar, SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Zurich works
Start with a U2 flight from London to Zurich, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €48 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
London to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Zurich from London?
About 777 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €48 to €145. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 45m.
How long is the flight from London to Zurich?
About 1h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Zurich?
London is LGW and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written LGW to ZRH.
Which operators run London to Zurich?
On this route you travel with easyJet, Eurostar, SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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- LGW to ZRH