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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to train and bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 150 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Italy to Switzerland?

The distance between Italy and Switzerland is 831 km. The road distance is 848.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Italy to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Switzerland bus from?

Italy to Switzerland bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Switzerland train from?

Italy to Switzerland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Italy to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Italy to Switzerland bus arrive?

Italy to Switzerland bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where does the Italy to Switzerland train arrive?

Italy to Switzerland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Italy to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Switzerland is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Italy to Switzerland.

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

Book your Italy to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Italy to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 56m
CHF 121–238
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain 9976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 439 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 73–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
7h 29m
Drive 848.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Zurichcar 848.9 km
8h 24m
CHF 138–199
Train via Rome Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 7m
CHF 119–254

Italy to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 831.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week, and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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