There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon by plane, train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Fly Venice to Zurich • 3h 38m
SFr 73 - SFr 236
Cheapest option
Night bus • 8h 29m
SFr 40 - SFr 54
5 alternative options
Fly Venice to Basel, train • 7h 15m
SFr 95 - SFr 297
Train to Florence, fly to Zurich • 6h
SFr 87 - SFr 236
Train • 6h 16m
SFr 119 - SFr 264
Bus • 7h 43m
SFr 48 - SFr 66
Drive • 5h 31m
SFr 70 - SFr 110
Venice to Zürich Oerlikon by train
The train journey time between Venice and Zürich Oerlikon is around 6h 27m and covers a distance of around 524 km. The fastest train normally takes 6h 20m. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Trenitalia Eurocity, the Venice to Zürich Oerlikon train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Zürich Oerlikon. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Venice to Zürich Oerlikon train schedules
Trains departing Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Trains departing Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, June 17, 2021
Trains departing Friday, June 18, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, June 19, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, June 20, 2021
Trains departing Monday, June 21, 2021
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenitalia Eurocity
Trenitalia Eurocity
Trenitalia Eurocity
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International entry into Switzerland from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Italy
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Health declaration required
- Entry is dependent on the visitor residing at least 10 days in a non high-risk area
- Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Proof of a negative test is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)
- Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)
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- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Switzerland from Italy.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zürich Oerlikon is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Zürich Oerlikon is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Zürich Oerlikon is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Switzerland.
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Last updated: 13 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon is to night bus which costs 35€ - 50€ and takes 8h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon is to fly which costs 65€ - 220€ and takes 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice station to Zürich Oerlikon. However, there are services departing from Venice Tronchetto Train Station and arriving at Zürich Oerlikon, Bahnhof via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Zürich Oerlikon via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Venice and Zürich Oerlikon is 364 km. The road distance is 545.3 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs 100€ - 240€.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon, including transfers.
Venice to Zürich Oerlikon bus services, operated by ExpressBus, depart from Venice Tronchetto Train Station.
Venice to Zürich Oerlikon train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs 65€ - 220€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 100€ - 240€ and takes 6h 16m, you could also bus, which costs 40€ - 60€ and takes 7h 43m.
- Distance: 364 km
- Duration: 3h 38m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Zürich Oerlikon, Switzerland?
Swiss flies from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon once daily. Alternatively, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost SFr 150 - SFr 280 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Trenitalia Eurocity also services this route once daily.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 380
Flights from Florence to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 460
Flights from Venice to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 460
Flights from Venice to Basel via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 1100
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Venice to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 320
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice to Basel via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Venice to Basel via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 400
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 160
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Venice to Basel via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 1200
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 210
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 280
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 33 - SFr 39
- 1st Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 32
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 22
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- Base Standard
- SFr 45 - SFr 60
- Base Premium
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 23 - SFr 35
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 20 - SFr 29
- Smart Flex
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 270
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 110 - SFr 160
- 1st Class
- SFr 190 - SFr 270
- Phone
- +41 842 000 888
- info@expressbus.ch
- Website
- expressbus.ch
Bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 85
- Website
- ExpressBus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Venice to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Venice to Zürich Oerlikon bus services, operated by ExpressBus, arrive at Zurich Airport station.
Venice to Zürich Oerlikon train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Zürich Oerlikon is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Venice to Zürich Oerlikon.
Swiss offers flights from Venice Airport to Zurich Airport.
Book your Venice to Zürich Oerlikon train tickets online with Omio.
There are 274+ hotels available in Zürich Oerlikon. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 5 bus which takes 20 min and costs 8€.