There are 5 ways to get from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
4h 36m€87–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice AirportN508
11h 3m€35–90Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to VentimigliaIc
9h 54m€74–141Drive 574.2 km
- Drive from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo574.2 km
5h 54m€104–150Train via Genoa
- Take the train from Zug to Milano LambrateEc
- Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
10h 44m€116–292
Swiss Life to Monte Carlo by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Life station to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Office du tourisme via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Zürich Enge and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Zürich HB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Swiss Life and Monte Carlo is 473 km. The road distance is 574.2 km.
The best way to get from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Swiss Life to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Swiss Life to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Swiss Life, Switzerland and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
You can take a vehicle from Swiss Life to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Zürich Enge, Zürich, Sihlquai/HB, Zürich HB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airport 3 times a week. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
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- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–290
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 Nice Saint-Augustin to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
- Rail 1st Class
- €5–8
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zug to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swiss Life to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Swiss Life to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Life to Monte Carlo is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Swiss Life to Monte Carlo.
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