How to get to Edinburgh from Zurich

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Travel Information between Zurich and Edinburgh

Distance774 miles
Available travel modesTrain, coach or flight
Ticket price range£72 - £617
Cheapest modeCoach • £72 • 38 h 5 min
Fastest modeFlight • £89 • 3 h 30 min
Popular travel companiesEdelweiss Air or TGV INOUI

Take a train, coach or flight to travel 774 miles to Edinburgh from Zurich. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Edelweiss Air or TGV INOUI among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight or train from Zurich to Edinburgh.

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from Zurich to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
07:0037h35
Zurich
20:35Edinburgh
£941One-way
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FlixBus
07:0037h35
Zurich
20:35Edinburgh
£941One-way
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Fastest

FlixBus
07:0037h35
Zurich
20:35Edinburgh
£941One-way
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Other options

FlixBus
13:5042h10
Zurich
08:00Edinburgh
£1541One-way
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FlixBus
15:2038h05
Zurich
05:25Edinburgh
£1631One-way
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FAQs: Zurich to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Zurich to Edinburgh.

FAQs

You can get between Zurich and Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Zurich is by taking a coach, which costs on average £72.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Edinburgh:

A coach is £17 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Edinburgh costing on average £89.

A coach is £546 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Zurich to Edinburgh costing on average £617.

The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes on average 38 h 5 min.

Train takes 12 h 39 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 774 miles from Zurich to Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Edinburgh is:

  • Around 1 coach per day.
  • 42 flights per day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from 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 Zurich to Edinburgh:

  • Most travellers board their plane from Zurich Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Edinburgh:

  • Edelweiss Air, KLM, Eurowings, British Airways, Air France, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Baltic or Vueling Airlines can take you to Edinburgh by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM Cityhopper from Zurich to Edinburgh for £89.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for TGV INOUI Zurich to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for £617.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with Edelweiss Air with 2 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Zurich to Edinburgh.

Looking to extend your trip from Zurich to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Zurich to Edinburgh usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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