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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Chiavari is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Chiavari is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Chiavari?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Chiavari via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Zurich to Chiavari?

The distance between Zurich and Chiavari is 430 km. The road distance is 450.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Chiavari without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 6h 48m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Zurich to Chiavari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chiavari train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Chiavari?

The best way to get from Zurich to Chiavari is to train via Lugano which takes 6h 48m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Zurich to Chiavari train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Chiavari?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Chiavari is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Zurich to Chiavari.

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

Book your Zurich to Chiavari train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chiavari?

There are 3071+ hotels available in Chiavari.

Zurich to Chiavari - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Chiavari by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 ChiavariIc
6h 48m
€68–124
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. GottardoItabus
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to ChiavariRe 13
9h 56m
€34–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
7h 7m
€35–84
Drive 450.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Chiavari450.3 km
4h 52m
€79–114
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavari
6h 45m
€93–253
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to S. Margherita Ligure-PortofinoEc
7h 40m
€157–282
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)ZRH - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Chiavari
8h 9m
€122–303
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 Pisa Centrale
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavari
7h 32m
€122–384

Zurich to Chiavari by train

74Weekly Trains

6h 48mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Chiavari, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Chiavari via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.