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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

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 7h 25m.

How far is it from Italy to Switzerland?

The distance between Italy and Switzerland is 471 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 7h 25m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus 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, bus or fly from Italy to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 7h 25m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Italy to Switzerland bus arrive?

Italy to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Italy to Switzerland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Italy to Switzerland by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4h 6m
CHF 96–289
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 519
13h 25m
CHF 72–112
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 25m
CHF 115–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
7h 29m
CHF 96–133
Drive 848.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Zurichcar 848.9 km
8h 24m
CHF 142–205
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
10h 22m
CHF 127–217

Italy to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 471.4 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Italy and Switzerland?

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 25m.

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