How to travel from Dublin to Zurich, Switzerland
The distance between Dublin and Zurich is around 1,263km (785 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dublin 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 → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Zurich (ZRH).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costCHF 195($200)
Aer Lingus
+ 5 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Glengall Street then take a ferry to Glasgow Buchanan then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Metz Central Bus Station and then to Zurich Limmatstrasse.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costCHF 120($120)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Zuerich Hb.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 300($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Zürich.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 340($345)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Zurich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Zurich by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around CHF 120 ($120) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 195 ($200).
The distance between Dublin and Zurich is around 1,263km (785 miles).
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Dublin and Zurich by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Zurich is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx CHF 195 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Zurich is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around CHF 120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Zurich. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Zurich. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Zurich. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Zurich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
Aer Lingus, Swiss Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways fly between Dublin and Zurich. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Dublin to Zurich typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Zurich. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Zurich is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 195 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Zurich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 50m | CHF 195($200) | every 30 mins | 1,263km (785 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | CHF 165($170) | every 30 mins | 1,280km (795 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Train | 4h 60m | CHF 360($370) | hourly | 1,474km (916 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 17h | CHF 120($120) | once daily | 2,359km (1,466 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | CHF 300($305) | 3 times a week | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | CHF 325($330) | 4 times a week | 1,859km (1,155 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train and bus | 1 day 11h | CHF 395($400) | twice daily | 1,962km (1,219 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 4h | CHF 340($345) | 3 times a week | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Zurich
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
BSB Ferries
SBS Schifffahrt AG
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Translink UK
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