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 €30 - €90 and takes 12h 9m.

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 9m and costs €75 - €210.

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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

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 Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

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 14m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m 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 14m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 3h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Zurich to Italy bus arrive?

Zurich to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Zurich to Italy train arrive?

Zurich to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano 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 21497+ hotels available in Italy.

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

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

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 9m
€76–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N524 / ...
12h 9m
€31–87
Train
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 Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
7h 14m
€111–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Milanbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain 9987 / ...
9h 52m
€56–168
Drive 849.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Romecar 849.1 km
8h 21m
€145–209
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3h 48m
€84–250
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3h 35m
€82–218
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
4h 30m
€50–166
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
7h 22m
€131–262

Zurich to Italy by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.7 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, Swiss, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) 4 times a day.

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