How to get to Edinburgh from Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £166.

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

A coach is £196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Edinburgh costing on average £363.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 26m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 44m.

The Zurich to Edinburgh distance is approximately 1249 km.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Edinburgh is:

• Around 76 flights per day.
• Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Edinburgh 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 Zurich to Edinburgh:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Edinburgh, St Andrew's House.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
• Travel with Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, British Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Edinburgh:

• 3 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet, Edelweiss Air.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Paris, Inverness, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Zurich to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.

To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.