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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Recco is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Recco is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Recco?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Recco. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Recco via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Zurich to Recco?

The distance between Zurich and Recco is 412 km. The road distance is 435.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Recco without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 6h 44m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Zurich to Recco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Recco train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Recco?

The best way to get from Zurich to Recco is to train via Lugano which takes 6h 44m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Zurich to Recco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Recco?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Recco is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Zurich to Recco.

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

Book your Zurich to Recco train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Recco?

There are 4708+ hotels available in Recco.

Zurich to Recco - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Recco 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
6h 44m
€76–135
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 ReccoRe 13
9h 33m
€33–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
7h 8m
€35–73
Drive 435.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Recco435.7 km
4h 43m
€76–110
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)ZRH - GOA
7h 37m
€110–283
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to S. Margherita Ligure-PortofinoEc
7h 36m
€157–277
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 Genova P.Za Principe
6h 41m
€100–264

Zurich to Recco by train

165Weekly Trains

6h 44mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412.2 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Recco via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Genova P.Za Principe in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €28–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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