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

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy is to train via Varese which costs €75 - €130 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Italy. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Roma Termini via Cadenazzo and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Italy?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Italy is 768 km. The road distance is 742.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Swiss Alps to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Italy bus from?

Swiss Alps to Italy bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Italy train from?

Swiss Alps to Italy train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Train or bus from Swiss Alps to Italy?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Italy bus arrive?

Swiss Alps to Italy bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Italy train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Italy train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Cadenazzo station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Italy is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Swiss Alps to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21375+ hotels available in Italy.

Swiss Alps to Italy - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Swiss Alps and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Italy. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Termini via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Italy by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
8h 14m
€125–204
Train via Varese
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Varesetrain S50
2. Take the train from Varese to Rhotrain S5
3. Take the train from RHO Fiera to Roma Terminitrain
9h 52m
€79–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
11h 53m
€87–146
Drive 742.4 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Romecar 742.4 km
7h 5m
€134–193
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
7h 7m
€143–345
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
8h 30m
€133–244

Swiss Alps to Italy by bus and train

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Distance: 767.9 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Roma Termini via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Cadenazzo, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Termini via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Espocentro, Bellinzona, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 11h 53m.

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