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Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, and a train costs an average of £547.
Distance: 1290 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£147 Average Price | £144 Average Price Cheapest | £609 Average Price |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 40m Average total duration 36h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 33m Average total duration 18h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Zurich from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Zurich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Glasgow to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Zurich.

There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Zurich including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Glasgow is by taking a coach, which costs on average £70.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Zurich:
A coach is £22 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £93 from Glasgow to Zurich.
Taking a coach costs £514 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £584.
The fastest way to get to Zurich from Glasgow is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Coach takes on average 34 h 55 min.
Train takes 12 h 50 min on average.
Zurich is approximately 800 miles away from Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Zurich is:
- 2 coaches a day.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Glasgow to Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Glasgow to Zurich:
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Zurich:
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa or British Airways to go to Zurich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find KLM Glasgow to Zurich tickets on Omio for £93.
- Avanti West Coast can take you to Zurich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Zurich for £584.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by plane with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Glasgow and Zurich.
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