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 - €65 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 bus between Zurich and Chiavari?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Chiavari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 7h 9m.

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 7h 9m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Zurich to Chiavari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Chiavari bus from?

Zurich to Chiavari bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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 7h 9m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Chiavari bus arrive?

Zurich to Chiavari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

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.

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

Book your Zurich to Chiavari bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chiavari?

There are 3040+ 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 Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain Ic
7h 9m
€85–163
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. Gottardobus Itabus
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Chiavaritrain Re 13
9h 56m
€32–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chiavaribus 1514
8h 10m
€34–71
Drive 450.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Chiavaricar 450.3 km
4h 52m
€78–112
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain
6h 45m
€93–243
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Sestri Levantetrain Ec
7h 55m
€163–290
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane ZRH - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Chiavaritrain
8h 5m
€106–264
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavaritrain
8h 27m
€108–311

Zurich to Chiavari by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chiavari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 10m.

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