There are 10 ways to get from Italy to Zurich by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 6mCHF 73–197Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
4h 40mCHF 43–158Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 52mCHF 122–234Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
7h 25mCHF 96–132Drive 848.9 km
- Drive from Rome to Zurichcar 848.9 km
8h 24mCHF 142–204Fly from Florence Peretola Airport
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4h 6mCHF 101–264Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3h 55mCHF 87–267Fly from Naples Airport
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NAP - ZRH
4h 33mCHF 80–254Train via Rome Termini
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 3mCHF 120–253Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain 9976 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 421 / ...
10h 58mCHF 72–145
Italy to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 160 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Italy and Zurich is 264 km. The road distance is 848.9 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Italy to Zurich, including transfers.
Italy to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.
Italy to Zurich train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 270 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 85–120 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–300
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–260
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–400
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–220
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–220
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–210
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport via Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–210
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–220
Flights from Naples Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–220
Flights from Naples Airport to Zurich Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–220
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–120
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Italy to Zurich train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Zurich is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Italy to Zurich.
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