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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vernazza is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Vernazza is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Vernazza?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Vernazza via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Levanto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Zurich to Vernazza?

The distance between Zurich and Vernazza is 466 km. The road distance is 513.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Vernazza without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 7h 49m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Zurich to Vernazza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vernazza train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Vernazza?

The best way to get from Zurich to Vernazza is to train via Lugano which takes 7h 49m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Vernazza train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Vernazza?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Vernazza is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Zurich to Vernazza.

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

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Where can I stay near Vernazza?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Vernazza.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Vernazza 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 LevantoIc
7h 49m
€71–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
2. Take the bus from Genoa to La SpeziaN1508 / ...
9h 40m
€34–86
Drive 513.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Vernazza513.1 km
5h 50m
€89–129
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Vernazza
7h 24m
€118–325
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Sestri LevanteEc
8h 47m
€164–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. GottardoItabus
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to LevantoRe 13
11h 5m
€37–75
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Pavia
3. Take the train from Pavia to Monterosso
8h 3m
€90–256
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Vernazza
7h 59m
€119–332
Fly 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
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Monterosso
9h 55m
€119–281

Zurich to Vernazza by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.8 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Vernazza via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Levanto in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vernazza via Genoa, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, La Spezia - Stazione FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 9h 40m.

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