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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Imperia is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Imperia is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Imperia?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Imperia Oneglia via Sanremo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Imperia?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Imperia via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Zurich to Imperia?

The distance between Zurich and Imperia is 495 km. The road distance is 512.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Imperia without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 7h 39m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Zurich to Imperia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Imperia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Imperia train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Imperia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Imperia is to train via Lugano which takes 7h 39m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Imperia bus arrive?

Zurich to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sanremo station.

Where does the Zurich to Imperia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Imperia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Imperia is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Zurich to Imperia.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Imperia 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 Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
4. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to ImperiaIc
7h 39m
€67–138
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Como Grandate
2. Take the train from Saronno to ImperiaRe 13 / ...
10h 58m
€39–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to SanremoN508
9h 20m
€45–63
Drive 512.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Imperia512.5 km
5h 19m
€90–130
Fly Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimiglia
6h 11m
€94–254
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. PrincipeEc
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to ImperiaIc
8h 43m
€153–275
Fly Zurich Airport 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 Genova P.Za Principe
4. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Imperia
7h 36m
€92–267
Train to Basel, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
3. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimiglia
7h 15m
€54–223
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse Ville
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)SXB - NCE
4. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimiglia
8h 8m
€106–286

Zurich to Imperia by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Imperia via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Genova P.Za Principe in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sanremo 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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