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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Italy is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Italy is to fly and train which takes 3h 7m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Italy. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Termini via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Italy. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Roma Termini via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Italy?

The distance between Zurich and Italy is 264 km. The road distance is 849.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Italy without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Zurich to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Italy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Italy train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Italy?

The best way to get from Zurich to Italy is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Italy bus arrive?

Zurich to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Zurich to Italy train arrive?

Zurich to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Italy is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Zurich to Italy.

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

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Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21498+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Italy by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
3h 7m
€87–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N528 / ...
13h 3m
€39–101
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
7h 15m
€162–255
Drive 849.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Romecar 849.1 km
8h 21m
€148–213
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3h 46m
€100–264
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3h 33m
€83–242
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
4h 28m
€51–168
Train via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
9h 4m

Zurich to Italy by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.7 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Termini via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 13h 3m.

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