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How to get fromIsola d'Elba to Zurichby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Isola d'Elba to Zurich by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cavo to Port of Piombinoferry ferry A2f
    2. Take the train from Piombino Marittima to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    10h 59m
    CHF 115–214

  2. Ferry, bus via Florence

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Portoferraio to Port of Piombinoferry ferry A2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port of Piombino to Siena, Stazione FSbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Zürich Bus Stationbus bus 36
    17h 45m
    CHF 67–155

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cavo to Port of Piombinoferry ferry A2f
    2. Take the bus from Port of Piombino to Massetana Romanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siena to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 49m
    CHF 75–114

  4. Ferry, train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Portoferraio to Port of Piombinoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Campiglia Marittima to Livorno Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    4. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FLR - ZRH
    9h 39m
    CHF 132–355

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Portoferraio to Port of Piombinoferry ferry A2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Campiglia Marittima to Livorno Centraletrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    13h 41m
    CHF 136–211

  6. Ferry, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Portoferraio to Port of Piombinoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Campiglia Marittima to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BLQ - ZRH
    9h 44m
    CHF 124–368

  7. Ferry, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Portoferraio to Port of Piombinoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Campiglia Marittima to Roma Terminitrain train
    3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FCO - ZRH
    9h 43m
    CHF 86–253

  8. Ferry, ferry to Bastia - Poretta Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Portoferraio to Port of Piombinoferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Bastiaferry ferry
    3. Fly from Bastia - Poretta Airport (BIA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BIA - ZRH
    13h 5m
    CHF 221–922

Isola d'Elba to Zurich by ferry and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Isola d'Elba, Tuscany, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Isola d'Elba to Zurich. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Piombino, walk to Piombino Marittima, take the train to Firenze S.M.N., take the train to Milano Centrale, then take the train to Zuerich Hb. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cavo to Zurich Bus Station via Port Of Piombino, Port of Piombino, Massetana Romana, SIENA Stazione, and Siena in around 13h 49m.

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