There are 7 ways to get from Carrara to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 29mCHF 60–106Bus
- Take the bus from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt to San Donato - Nuova Autostazionebus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
8hCHF 113–141Drive 513 km
- Drive from Carrara to Zurichcar 513 km
5h 31mCHF 87–125Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
6h 18mCHF 115–288Train via Lugano
- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
9h 45mCHF 77–127Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
7h 22mCHF 98–238Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
6h 51mCHF 107–361
Carrara to Zurich by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrara to Zurich is to train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carrara to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrara to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Piazza Matteotti and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt, rogoredo m3 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Carrara to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Carrara-Avenza and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Carrara and Zurich is 500 km. The road distance is 513 km.
The best way to get from Carrara to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Carrara to Zurich, including transfers.
Carrara to Zurich bus services, operated by Autostradale, depart from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt station.
Carrara to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Carrara-Avenza station.
The best way to get from Carrara to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 150 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Carrara, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Carrara-Avenza to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Matteotti to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Colombo/Rinchiosa, Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt, San Donato - Nuova Autostazione, San Donato, Rogoredo Fs, rogoredo m3, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 8h.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–270
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–300
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–410
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt to San Donato - Nuova Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55
- Website
- Autostradale
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Booking & Getting There
Carrara to Zurich bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at San Donato - Nuova Autostazione station.
Carrara to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrara to Zurich is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Carrara to Zurich.
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