What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cervia?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cervia is to bus which costs €44 - €48 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Cervia?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cervia is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cervia?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Cervia. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Cervia via Rimini Nord and Metano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cervia?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cervia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Cervia-Milano M.Ma via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cervia?

The distance between Zurich and Cervia is 570 km. The road distance is 583.4 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Cervia without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cervia without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 16m and costs €95 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Cervia?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Zurich to Cervia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cervia bus from?

Zurich to Cervia bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cervia train from?

Zurich to Cervia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Cervia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cervia is to train via Lugano which takes 8h 16m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €44 - €48 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Zurich to Cervia bus arrive?

Zurich to Cervia bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Rimini Nord station.

Where does the Zurich to Cervia train arrive?

Zurich to Cervia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cervia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cervia is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Zurich to Cervia.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Cervia?

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Where can I stay near Cervia?

There are 1555+ hotels available in Cervia.

Zurich to Cervia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Cervia by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cervia-Milano M.Ma
8h 16m
€98–194
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bologna CentraleN524 / ...
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to ForliIc
9h 47m
€29–103
Drive 583.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cervia583.4 km
6h 4m
€100–145
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, line 126 bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
3. Take the bus from Forlì Punto Bus to Cervia Autostazione
6h 28m
€98–270
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan RogoredoEc
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to ForliIc
8h 37m
€119–251
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to PiacenzaEc
2. Take the train from Piacenza to Cervia-Milano M.Ma3929 / ...
8h 52m
€78–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Rimini Nord
11h 37m
€44–48
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
7h 33m
€99–363
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
8h 22m
€102–306

Zurich to Cervia by train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.9 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cervia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cervia-Milano M.Ma via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Zürich to Rimini Nord once a week. Tickets cost €38 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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