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There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Arosa by train, bus, car or plane

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Train, bus  •  8h 41m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale Fr / ...
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano Re / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation 171

Cheapest option

Bus via Modena  •  14h 56m

  1. Take the bus from Florence, Parcheggio Villa Costanza to Modena Nord
  2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Station
  3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation 171

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Train  •  9h 37m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale Fr / ...
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso Re / ...
  3. Take the train from Chiasso to Arth-Goldau Ec / ...
  4. Take the train from Pfäffikon SZ to Chur

Bus  •  10h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Florence to Milan N528
  2. Take the bus from Milan to Chur station 076 / ...

Drive  •  5h 51m

  1. Drive from Florence to Arosa 548.2 km

Fly from Florence, train  •  7h 6m

  1. Fly from Florence (FLR) to Zurich (ZRH) FLR - ZRH
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Chur
  3. Take the train from Chur to Arosa

Train to Bologna, fly, train  •  7h 47m

  1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
  2. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Zurich (ZRH) BLQ - ZRH
  3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Chur
  4. Take the train from Chur to Arosa

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The cheapest way to get from Florence to Arosa is to bus via Modena which costs €40 - €60 and takes 14h 56m.

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The quickest way to get from Florence to Arosa is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 51m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Arosa. However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Arosa, Bahnhof via Milan and Chur, Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Arosa. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Arosa via Milano Centrale, Chiasso, Arth-Goldau, Pfäffikon SZ and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

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The distance between Florence and Arosa is 355 km. The road distance is 548.2 km.

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The best way to get from Florence to Arosa without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs €65 - €190.

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It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Florence to Arosa, including transfers.

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Florence to Arosa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

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Florence to Arosa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

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The best way to get from Florence to Arosa is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 43m.

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Map of how to get from Florence to Arosa.
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  • Distance: 355.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Arosa, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Florence to Arosa via Milano Centrale, Chiasso, Arth-Goldau, Pfäffikon SZ, and Chur in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence to Arosa via Milan, Chur station, and Chur, Bahnhofplatz in around 10h 43m.

Airlines
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 140 - SFr 550
Flights from Bologna to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 140 - SFr 550
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 150 - SFr 340
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Munich
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 340
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 75 - SFr 310
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 23 - SFr 80
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
SFr 23 - SFr 35
Base Standard
SFr 40 - SFr 60
Base Premium
SFr 50 - SFr 80
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 10 - SFr 45
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
SFr 10 - SFr 15
Base Standard
SFr 24 - SFr 35
Base Premium
SFr 30 - SFr 45
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 20 - SFr 60
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
SFr 22 - SFr 30
Smart Low Cost
SFr 20 - SFr 26
Smart Flex
SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 8 - SFr 40
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
SFr 13 - SFr 19
Smart Low Cost
SFr 8 - SFr 11
Smart Flex
SFr 27 - SFr 40
Trenitalia Intercity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 19 - SFr 26
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
SFr 19 - SFr 26
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 7 - SFr 10
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
SFr 7 - SFr 10
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 29 - SFr 55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 22 - SFr 40
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Chiasso to Arth-Goldau
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 50 - SFr 95
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Chur
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
Ave. Duration
2h 39m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 75
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia EuroCity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 23 - SFr 65
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 23 - SFr 35
1st Class
SFr 40 - SFr 65
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 18 - SFr 55
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 18 - SFr 25
1st Class
SFr 35 - SFr 55
Train from Chiasso to Arth-Goldau
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 95
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 35 - SFr 55
1st Class
SFr 65 - SFr 95
Südostbahn
Phone
+41 58 580 70 70
Email
info@sob.ch
Website
sob.ch
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Chur
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Hourly
Website
Südostbahn
Schedules at
fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
Ave. Duration
1h 31m
Frequency
Hourly
Website
Südostbahn
Schedules at
fahrplan.sbb.ch
Rhätische Bahn
Phone
+41 81 288 65 65
Website
rhb.ch
Train from Chur to Arosa
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 12 - SFr 15
Website
Rhätische Bahn
Schedules at
Rhätische Bahn
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 7 - SFr 13
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
SFr 11 - SFr 13
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
SFr 16 - SFr 190
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
SFr 130 - SFr 190
Couchette Carriage
SFr 65 - SFr 95
Seating Carriage
SFr 16 - SFr 24
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Milan
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 24 - SFr 35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Milan to Chur station
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
SFr 18 - SFr 26
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Gruppo Di Maio
Phone
+39 0827 34 117
Email
info@gruppodimaio.it
Website
gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Station
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
SFr 12 - SFr 17
Schedules at
gruppodimaio.it

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The quickest flight from Florence Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.

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Florence to Arosa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chur station.

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Florence to Arosa train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Chur station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Arosa is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Florence to Arosa.

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Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Alitalia and Swiss offer flights from Florence Airport to Zurich Airport.

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There are 1128+ hotels available in Arosa. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.

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The best way to get from Florence to Florence Airport is to bus which takes 9 min and costs €1 - €2.

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