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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Switzerland is to bus 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 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Modena Terminal Gottardi and Modena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

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 5h 47m.

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 which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Switzerland train from?

Florence to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus via Modena, which costs and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 250 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Florence to Switzerland bus arrive?

Florence to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Modena station.

Where does the Florence to Switzerland train arrive?

Florence to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale 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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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
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
5h 47m
CHF 87–172
Bus
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 via Modena
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Modenabus 532 / ...
2. Take the bus from Modena to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 59m
Drive 576.2 km
1. Drive from Florence to Zurichcar 576.2 km
5h 58m
CHF 95–137
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4h 6m
CHF 101–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 47m
CHF 82–184
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FLR - GVA
5h 58m
CHF 94–258
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
6h 7m
CHF 105–236
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 38m
CHF 93–277

Florence to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Modena Terminal Gottardi, Modena - Gramsci, Modena, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 6h 59m.

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