How to travel from Tallinn to Zurich, Switzerland
The distance between Tallinn and Zurich is around 1,717km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tallinn to Zurich by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zurich → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Zurich (ZRH).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costCHF 515($525)
+ 5 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Zurich Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costCHF 130($130)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Warsaw Metro Marymont then take the train to Berlin Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costCHF 310($315)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Zurich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Zurich by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 515 ($525).
The distance between Tallinn and Zurich is around 1,717km (1,067 miles).
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Tallinn and Zurich by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Zurich is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 515 ($525).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Zurich. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Zurich. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Tallinn and Zurich. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tallinn and Zurich. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tallinn and Zurich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
Swiss Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, LOT and Air Baltic fly between Tallinn and Zurich. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from Tallinn to Zurich typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH).
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Tallinn and Zurich. The distance is around 2,219km (1,379 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Zurich is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 515 ($525).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Zurich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 30m | CHF 515($525) | every 30 mins | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 5m | CHF 340($345) | every 15 mins | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 55m | CHF 445($450) | hourly | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Train | 5h 35m | CHF 445($450) | hourly | 1,845km (1,147 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | CHF 130($130) | once daily | 2,491km (1,548 miles) |
| Bus via Praha | 1 day 13h | CHF 120($120) | 3 times a week | 2,622km (1,630 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | CHF 310($315) | once daily | 2,533km (1,574 miles) |
| Bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus], Train | 1 day 11h | CHF 175($180) | twice daily | 2,560km (1,591 miles) |
Drive | 23h 50m | CHF 440($450) | on demand | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Zurich
Airlines
Finnair
LOT
Bus companies
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
BSB Ferries
SBS Schifffahrt AG
Airports near Zurich
The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Zurich
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Zurich
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 225km (140 miles) from Zurich