London to Winterthur by bus
Winterthur lies 778 km (483 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 949 km (590 mi) of road.
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| London | Winterthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Population | 9 million | 111,840 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 441 m (1,447 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 8400–8409 |
Clocks in Winterthur are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 14 h 12 min journey lands 15 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Winterthur
Crossing from United Kingdom into Switzerland: money changes from the Pound to the Franc (CHF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from London to Winterthur
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Staying in Winterthur
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Common questions
How far is Winterthur from London?
778 km (483 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 949 km (590 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Winterthur by bus?
About 14 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Winterthur?
Winterthur is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Winterthur?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.