What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 170 and takes 22h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Zurich is to bus and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Messina to Zurich?

The distance between Messina and Zurich is 1344 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Zurich without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Messina to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Zurich bus from?

Messina to Zurich bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Zurich train from?

Messina to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Zurich bus arrive?

Messina to Zurich bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Zurich train arrive?

Messina to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Zurich.

Messina to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Zurich by bus, plane, ferry, train, night train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
5h 57m
CHF 77–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zurich Bus Stationbus 519 / ...
22h 51m
CHF 46–161
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
14h 20m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
21h 39m
CHF 132–208
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
9h 50m
CHF 75–240
Bus, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
8h 56m
CHF 103–257
Bus, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
9h 14m
CHF 100–288
Bus, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 31m
CHF 83–253
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Zurichcar
19h 31m
CHF 186–391

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 1,343.9 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Zurich Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 22h 51m.

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