How to travel from Zurich to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Zurich and Manchester is around 1,331km (827 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zurich to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £465($550)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Manchester.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £465 ($550).

The distance between Zurich and Manchester is around 1,331km (827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,020km (634 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Zurich and Manchester by train.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx £465 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Manchester. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

TGV inOui, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Manchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Manchester. It typically takes around 23h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 40m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and National Express run regular bus services between Zurich and Manchester. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 23h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Zurich to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 8h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £465 ($550).

How do I get from Zurich to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Manchester

Transport options from Zurich to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
£465($550)
every 4 hours1,360km (845 miles)
Train via Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf10h 50m
£495($585)
once a week1,452km (902 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 40m
£72($85)
5 times a week1,567km (973 miles)
Bus via Reims Central Train Station1 day 1h
£51($60)
once daily1,563km (971 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 35m
£305($360)
every 2 hours1,331km (827 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester