There are 7 ways to get from Liguria to Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain Re13
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
6h 37mCHF 83–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177
7h 22mCHF 35–61Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Zurichcar 415.7 km
4h 30mCHF 68–98Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
5h 3mCHF 62–166Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 37mCHF 57–118Train, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
5h 2mCHF 58–194Train, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
5h 21mCHF 94–253
Liguria to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liguria to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Liguria to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Liguria to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Fiume/Xx Settembre and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Liguria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Como S. Giovanni and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Liguria and Switzerland is 394 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Liguria to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Liguria to Switzerland, including transfers.
Liguria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Liguria to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Liguria to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Liguria, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Zürich Stadelhofen via Como S. Giovanni and Zürich HB in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–170
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–110
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–280
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–220
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–20
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–20
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–20
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Liguria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Liguria to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liguria to Switzerland is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Liguria to Switzerland.
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