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 60 - SFr 160 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

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 1342 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 6h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from Messina 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 FlixBus, 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?

Book your Messina to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Zurich.

Messina to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Zurich by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
6h 39m
CHF 77–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
22h 20m
CHF 62–156
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 148–291
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 18m
CHF 95–331
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
9h 40m
CHF 101–240
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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 Zuerich Hbtrain
10h 3m
CHF 71–218
Train, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
10h 1m
CHF 103–301
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
15h 40m
CHF 220–561
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 196–305

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Zurich.

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Distance: 1,342.2 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Zurich Bus Station via Milan in around 22h 20m.

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