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

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There are 5 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 Genoabus bus FlixBus N177
    2. Walk from Genoa to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    7h 13m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Ic
    5. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    7h 19m

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

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    4. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    5h 56m

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus bus
    2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Genova Piazza Principetrain train
    3. Walk from Pra' 9/Villa Podesta' to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    10h 4m

  5. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane BGY - GOA
    4. Walk from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    4h 14m

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Switzerland to Italian Riviera.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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 Zug, Lugano, Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, and Genova Voltri in around 7h 19m.

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