What is the cheapest way to get from Italy to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 15h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Italy to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Italy to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.

How far is it from Italy to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Italy and Swiss Alps is 737 km. The road distance is 742.3 km.

How do I travel from Italy to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Italy to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Italy to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Italy to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Italy to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Swiss Alps is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Italy to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 450+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Italy to Swiss Alps - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Italy to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
8h 35m
CHF 67–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Comobus 518
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Biascatrain S10
3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
15h 31m
CHF 40–82
Drive 742.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Swiss Alpscar 742.3 km
7h 8m
CHF 116–168
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 42m
CHF 77–193

Italy to Swiss Alps by train and bus

35Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Italy to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 737.5 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 35m.

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