There are 7 ways to get from Zürich to Monticiano by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
Cheapest
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Zürich to Chiasso
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Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Greco Pirelli
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Take the train from Milano Greco Pirelli to Piacenza
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Take the bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Siena Central Train Station
Bus
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Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Siena
Drive
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Drive from Zürich to Monticiano
Fly to Florence, train, line 116 bus
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze Rifredi to Siena
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Take the line 116 bus from Via Lombardi to Monticiano Centro
Fly to Bologna, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
Fly to Venice, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Zürich to Monticiano is to bus and train, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 55 and takes 14h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Zürich to Monticiano is to drive which costs SFr 120 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zürich station to Monticiano. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Monticiano Centro via Via Lombardi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Zürich and Monticiano is 513 km. The road distance is 663.5 km.
The best way to get from Zürich to Monticiano without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Zürich to Monticiano, including transfers.
Zürich to Monticiano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
The best way to get from Zürich to Monticiano is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 43m.
The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Zürich to Monticiano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.
- Distance: 513.1 km
- Duration: 9h 50m
What companies run services between Zürich, Switzerland and Monticiano, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich to Monticiano via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Siena, and Via Lombardi in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Siena 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50 - €70 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €380
Flights from Zurich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €260
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €310
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €250
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
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Chiasso to Milano Greco Pirelli
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
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 Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €24 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
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 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €65
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €21 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €65
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €9 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Mestre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €20 - €28
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €22
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze Rifredi to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Chiasso to Milano Greco Pirelli
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Greco Pirelli to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0975 343195
- info@ventrebus.com
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Zürich to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Siena Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- +39.0565.260111
- segreteria@tiemmespa.it
- Website
- tiemmespa.it
Bus from Via Lombardi to Monticiano Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €5
- Schedules at
- Tiemme Spa
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Yes, the driving distance between Zürich to Monticiano is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Zürich to Monticiano.
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and Swiss offer flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Airport.
There are 288+ hotels available in Monticiano. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Zürich to Zurich Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 7.