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How to get fromSwitzerland to Italian Rivieraby bus, unknown, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Italian Riviera by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoabusN177
    2. Walk from Genoa to Italian Rivieraunknown
    7h 13m

  2. Train, travel via Lugano

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganotrainIc2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraletrainEc
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipetrainIc
    4. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown
    7h 14m

  3. Fly Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
    4. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown
    6h 16m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. PrincipetrainEc
    2. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown
    8h 35m

  5. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
    2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Piazza Principetrain
    3. Walk from Pra' 9/Villa Podesta' to Italian Rivieraunknown
    11h 9m

  6. Fly Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeGVA - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Voltritrain
    4. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown
    8h 16m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Switzerland and Italian Riviera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Switzerland to Italian Riviera. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, walk to Zurich Bus Station, take the bus to Genoa, then travel to Italian Riviera. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Italian Riviera via Zürich HB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, and Genova Voltri in around 7h 14m.

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