Driving from London to Zürich
Zürich lies 777 km (483 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 948 km (589 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Zürich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Population | 9 million | 415,367 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 429 m (1,407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 8000–8099 |
Clocks in Zürich are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 11 h 51 min journey lands 12 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zürich
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 car hire from London to Zürich
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Staying in Zürich
Our booking partner lists 645 places to stay in Zürich. Of the 411 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (199), and 15 are five-star. Across 264 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 441,713 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zürich from London?
777 km (483 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 948 km (589 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Zürich by car?
About 11 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Zürich?
Zürich is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Zürich?
The Franc (CHF).
Where can I stay in Zürich?
Our booking partner lists 645 places to stay in Zürich, bookable on this site.
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.