What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Switzerland is to bus via Modena which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Florence to Switzerland?

The distance between Florence and Switzerland is 555 km. The road distance is 576.2 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Switzerland without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Florence to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Florence to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Switzerland bus from?

Florence to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Switzerland train from?

Florence to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Florence to Switzerland is to train via Milan which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 300 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Florence to Switzerland bus arrive?

Florence to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Florence to Switzerland train arrive?

Florence to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Florence to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Switzerland is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Florence to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Switzerland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Florence to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain 8134 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 15m
CHF 84–149
Bus via Modena
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Modena Nordbus Lamezia Terme
2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Zürichbus
11h 21m
CHF 41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N524
8h 28m
CHF 50–74
Drive 576.2 km
1. Drive from Florence to Zurichcar 576.2 km
5h 58m
CHF 110–158
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4h 6m
CHF 90–298
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 40m
CHF 108–156
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FLR - GVA
5h 43m
CHF 94–248
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
6h 2m
CHF 95–266
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
4h 37m
CHF 87–339

Florence to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–75 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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