There are 10 ways to get from Monaco to Zurich by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
4h 47mCHF 70–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus StationN508
11h 13mCHF 35–95Train
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
9h 32mCHF 54–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monaco-MCM to Zurich578.2 km
6h 2mDrive 578.2 km
- Drive from Monaco to Zurich578.2 km
6h 2mCHF 95–137Fly Monaco to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MCM - ZRH
3h 2mCHF 75–271Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)NCE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
5h 56mCHF 61–203Fly Monaco to Basel, train
- Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Basel (BSL)MCM - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3h 56mCHF 57–244Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NCE - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
6h 59mCHF 84–199Train via Genoa
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
- Take the train from Genova P. Principe to Zürich HBEc
10h 21mCHF 141–266
Monaco to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Monaco to Zurich is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Monaco to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Place d Armes and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Aeroport Terminal 2 and Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Monaco and Zurich is 472 km. The road distance is 578.2 km.
The best way to get from Monaco to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Monaco to Zurich, including transfers.
Monaco to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Monaco to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Monaco to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Monaco and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Zuerich Hb via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–120
Flights from Monaco to Basel via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–200
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–110
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–300
Flights from Monaco to Zurich Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–270
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–50
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genova P. Principe to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–240
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Monaco to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Monaco to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Zurich is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Monaco to Zurich.
Book your Monaco to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1234+ hotels available in Zurich.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monaco and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.