How to get to Zurich from Lille

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lille to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lille to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £152.

Distance: 540 km

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Train
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Driving

£122

Average Price

£152

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£51

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Cheapest

£202

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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2h 0m

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6h 1m

Average total duration

5h 31m

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30m

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12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Zurich is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zurich:

A coach is £70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Zurich costing on average £122.

A coach is £101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zurich costing on average £152.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

Coach takes on average 12h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lille and Zurich including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 4h 59m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 7h 52m by car) and save roughly £80 compared to fuel and tolls (£122 vs £202). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Lille to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:1013h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    8:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £381One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:1013h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    8:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £381One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • VoloteaV72524+SwissLX561
    14:505h35
    Lille Airport
    20:25Zurich Airport
    £5461One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9874+TER96233+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    13:566h30
    Lille-Europe
    20:26Zurich HB
    £1651One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7052+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    16:126h14
    Lille Flandres
    22:26Zurich HB
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9870+TER96219+SNCF | TGV Lyria9211
    7:596h27
    Lille-Europe
    14:26Zurich HB
    £2081One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5015h55
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    15:45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9870+Air BalticLX639
    7:598h21
    Lille-Europe
    16:20Zurich Airport
    £1811One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12526+SwissLX645
    10:579h58
    Lille-Europe
    20:55Zurich Airport
    £1871One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5202+Air BalticLX639
    6:1510h05
    Lille Flandres
    16:20Zurich Airport
    £1871One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Lille 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 Lille to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lille and Zurich including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Zurich is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zurich:

A coach is £70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Zurich costing on average £122.

A coach is £101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zurich costing on average £152.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

Coach takes on average 12h 34m.

The Lille to Zurich distance is approximately 540 km.
The average frequency per day from Lille to Zurich is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CitizenPlane, Volotea, easyJet to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Zurich:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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