What is the cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sanremo to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Sanremo and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sanremo and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Sanremo and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Sanremo to Zurich?

The distance between Sanremo and Zurich is 518 km. The road distance is 542.6 km.

How do I travel from Sanremo to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Sanremo to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Sanremo to Zurich?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Sanremo to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Zurich bus from?

Sanremo to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Zurich train from?

Sanremo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.

Train or bus from Sanremo to Zurich?

The best way to get from Sanremo to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 8h.

Where does the Sanremo to Zurich bus arrive?

Sanremo to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Sanremo to Zurich train arrive?

Sanremo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Sanremo to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Zurich is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Sanremo to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Sanremo to Zurich?

Book your Sanremo to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sanremo to Zurich?

Book your Sanremo to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Sanremo to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sanremo to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
7h 49m
CHF 106–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sanremo to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N508
8h
CHF 45–70
Drive 542.6 km
1. Drive from Sanremo to Zurichcar 542.6 km
5h 46m
CHF 91–131
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
5h 49m
CHF 95–273
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 3m
CHF 85–253
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
8h 22m
CHF 99–239
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 2m
CHF 99–305

Sanremo to Zurich by train

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Distance: 517.7 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Sanremo to Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sanremo to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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