A group trip to Zurich, Switzerland
Costly and immaculate, on a swimmable lake, with mountains an hour away by train. Best months for a group: June, July and August. Our estimate for three nights in June is about £290 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Zurich is in season for a group in June, July and August, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 24°C in June, 26°C in July and 26°C in August. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in June, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £290 each | Flight £75, usually £55 to £100 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Paris | About £339 each | Flight £124, usually £85 to £180 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Barcelona | About £333 each | Flight £118, usually £90 to £155 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Milan | About £339 each | Flight £124, usually £95 to £160 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
| Amsterdam | About £404 each | Flight £189, usually £145 to £245 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £215 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to June for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Zurich is good for
- City life: very good (4 out of 5)
- Culture: good (3 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
- Nature: good (3 out of 5)
- Nightlife: good (3 out of 5)
- Snow and skiing: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Lake swimming
- Old town
- Rail to anywhere
Who it suits
- A long weekend away with friends
Getting there
The airport is ZRH. Train to the main station in twelve minutes.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Zurich cost?
Our estimate is about £290 each from London for three nights in June, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Zurich with friends?
June, July and August suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 24°C in June, 26°C in July and 26°C in August.
How do you get from the airport to Zurich?
Train to the main station in twelve minutes.