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How to get fromFlorence to Swiss Alpsby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Florence to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    6h 54m
    CHF 64–226

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osogna, Toboga to Airolo, Stazionebus bus 120
    8h 2m

  3. Drive 469.6 km

    1. Drive from Florence to Swiss Alpscar car 469.6 km
    4h 42m
    CHF 78–112

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FLR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    8h 2m
    CHF 137–302

  5. Train via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    3. Take the train from Locarno to Airolotrain train
    8h 40m
    CHF 103–285

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FLR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    9h 15m
    CHF 137–400

Florence to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batoni to Gotthard Passhöhe via Villa Costanza, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Bellinzona, Osogna, Toboga, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 2m.

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