There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Zürich by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 49m
SFr 84 - SFr 229
Cheapest option
Night bus • 8h 25m
SFr 30 - SFr 40
5 alternative options
Bus via Milan • 8h 55m
SFr 58 - SFr 76
Bus • 10h 53m
Drive • 5h 53m
SFr 75 - SFr 120
Fly from Florence • 4h 5m
SFr 68 - SFr 177
Train to Bologna, fly • 7h 20m
SFr 122 - SFr 222
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zürich is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Zürich is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Zürich is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Zürich is to night bus which costs €29 - €35 and takes 8h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Zürich is to fly which costs €60 - €170 and takes 4h 5m.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Florence and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Zürich. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale and Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
It is 451 km from Florence to Zürich. It is approximately 579.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Florence to Zürich without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Florence to Zürich, including transfers.
Florence to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Florence to Zürich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Zürich is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 4h 5m.
- Distance: 450.7 km
- Duration: 5h 49m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Zürich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Florence to Zürich via Milano Centrale and Chiasso in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence to Zürich via Milan in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 190
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 210 - SFr 360
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 400
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 400
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 300
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 280
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 340
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 250
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 260
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 340 - SFr 480
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Bologna to Zurich via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 320
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- 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 26 - SFr 85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- Base Standard
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
- Base Premium
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
- Base Standard
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Base Premium
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 65
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Smart Flex
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 15 - SFr 22
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 13 - SFr 19
- Smart Flex
- SFr 28 - SFr 40
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 21 - SFr 28
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- 1st Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- SFr 13 - SFr 15
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Florence to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milan, Terminal Bus di Lampugnano to Zürich, Carparkplatz Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 13
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Milan to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- +39 0963 313116
- info@viaggiaurora.it
- Website
- viaggiaurora.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- L'Aurora Viaggi
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The quickest flight from Florence Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Florence to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Florence to Zürich train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Zürich is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Florence to Zürich.
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and Swiss offer flights from Florence Airport to Zurich Airport.
Book your Florence to Zürich bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 287+ hotels available in Zürich. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Florence to Florence Airport is to bus which takes 12 min and costs €1 - €7.