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How to get to Zurich from Glasgow

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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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£147

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£144

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6h 7m

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3h 7m

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36h 40m

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18h 33m

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18h 3m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

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1.3 - 3.2kg

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from Glasgow to Zurich

How to get to Zurich from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Zurich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
18:1537h35
Glasgow
07:50Zurich
£1271One-way
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FlixBus
18:1537h35
Glasgow
07:50Zurich
£1271One-way
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FlixBus
06:4534h10
Glasgow
16:55Zurich
£1421One-way
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FlixBus
21:4034h10
Glasgow
07:50Zurich
£2301One-way
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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.

FAQs

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.

    Your journey from Glasgow to Zurich doesn't have to end in Zurich. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’d like to add Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne to your Glasgow to Zurich trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Zurich today!

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